Bernard “Bernie” F. Nause, 95, of Fremont, OH passed away on January 21, 2023 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born on September 14, 1927 in Fremont, OH the son of Clarence J. and Gertrude (Bauer) Nause. Bernie was a 1945 graduate of Fremont Ross High School. Bernie married Grace Sidell on March 1, 2019 and she preceded him in death on December 12, 2022. He was a machinist at Union Carbide for thirty-five years until he retired in 1986. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Eagles and a social member of V.F.W. Bernie enjoyed bowling, metal detecting, woodworking, gardening and spending time with his family.
Bernie is survived by his children, Cathy (Tom) Ochs, The Villages, FL, John Nause, Cindy (Jamie) Vollmar, Thomas Nause all of Fremont, Richard Nause, Elmore and Lori (Greg) Farmer, Jacksonville, NC; grandchildren, Dawn (Rick) Souders, Tom (Andrea) Ochs, Melissa (Jason) Voorhees, John Nause, Ryan (Megan) Vollmar, Sam (Kristen) Vollmar, Jeremy Nause, Tracy Bowlus, Chrystal Nause, Tarah Nause, Aimee Smith, Allison Nause, Dannielle Nause, Lucas (Courtney) Farmer, Andrew Farmer, Michael Farmer; ten great grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Grace Sidell Nause; son, Robert Nause; granddaughter, Rebbecca Ann Ochs; great granddaughters, Kaydance Amelia Bowlus and Sophia Marie Stout; siblings, Clarence “Bud” Nause, Merle Nause, Jenny Wammes, Dale Nause, Marcus Nause, Vernon Nause and Mary Ann Wheeler.
Visitation: Tuesday, January 24, 2023 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E State St., Fremont, OH.
Mass of Christian Burial: Wednesday, January 25, 2023; 11:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 550 Smith Rd., Fremont, OH.
Burial will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery, Fremont
Memorials can be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or Heartbeat Hope Medical
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Robert Williamson and Nile Powell.
John you and your Family are in our prayers Your Dad was a great guy. He will be missed. Sending love to all. Robert Williamson and Nile Powell.
Shirley A Ratzmann
So sorry. My sympathy goes out to the family. Bernie was a special guy.
Lauralee (Lollee) Wyss Wyss
I am so sorry for your loss—you children meant so much to Bernie and he spoke of you warmly many times. He was kind, thoughtful, wise, and was a great co-worker and friend. I hope you kids will find comfort, strength, and peace in the days to come. Sending you my sincere sympathy…
Karen Cronin
Dear Nause Family, You have our Deepest Sympathy! Your in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Larry and Karen Cronin
Deb Jones
What an amazing man. He was kind, giving, loving. Rest in peace Bernie. Love and prayers to all. Deb Jones.
Lisa Welborn
Thoughts and Prayers I have many memories. Great man and father . God Bless Rest In Peace Bernie you will be missed by many Love and Hugs
Linda Orndorff
Kathy and Tom,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers for strength for you and all your family. May he rest in peace.
Linda Orndorff
Tina Orndorff
My cousins,
So sorry for your loss! Very glad I went to visit him. He knew me and we drank a beer together! Rest in peace, Uncle Bernard.
Love,
Tina Nause Orndorff