Carol A. McGowan, 77, of Fremont, OH passed away at her home with her family by her side on Monday, September 13, 2021. She was born October 28, 1943 in Fremont, the daughter of Joseph E. and Dorothy E. (Rohrbacher) Binder. She graduated from St. Joseph Catholic High School and received a Bachelor’s in Business from Tiffin University.
Carol married Daniel P. McGowan and he survives. She was the Human Resource Director at Tri State Expedited Services for over twenty-four years and retired in June of 2020. Carol owned and operated Skyway Flea Market and was Co-Owner of McGowan’s Tavern. She previously worked at Toledo Molding & Die; Kelsey Hayes, Culligan Water, the Sugar Beet Company and Attorney Thomas Stahl.
Carol was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She loved taking care of people, attending her grandchildren’s events and especially spending time with her family. Her selfless way of life and the positive impact she had on others will never be forgotten.
Carol is survived by her husband of twenty years, Daniel P. McGowan; children, Jeff (Erin) Decker, Wind Point, WI and Pamela Decker, Fremont, OH; brother Joe Binder, Gibsonburg, OH; grandchildren, Abigail, Jillian and Megan Decker, Stephanie Snyder, Shawna Atkins, Victoria and Adrianna Magers; great-grandchildren. Amare, Amaya and Azavion Parks.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son Shawn R. Smith and brother, James “Woody” Rohrbacher.
Visitation: Friday from 4:00 – 8:00 pm at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St, Fremont, OH.
Mass of Christian Burial: Saturday, September 18, 2021, 10:00 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with one hour of visitation from 9:00 – 10:00 am at church, 550 Smith Rd, Fremont, OH.
Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery, Fremont.
Memorials can be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church
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Stacy Priest
She absolutely was the most loving, sweetest, kindest, soul that I’ve ever met in my entire life!! Love the family and am truly saddened and heartbroken for them!!! My Love to Pamela and Dan
Claudia Ligon
Ms Carol you are a perfect wonderful Angel you spread so much love to the people you meet Rest In Heaven till we meet again I Love you and Thank you
Anita Binder
My heart is heavy. Sending hugs ,prayer and love to all!
Joe SanGregory
My heartfelt condolence to Dan and his family, I will always remember her as joy full, caring, and accepting. She really was a very kind and thought full person.
Joe SanGregory
Donna Frederick
Dan and family,
Carol was one of the sweetest women I knew. She always had time to talk whenever I saw her, weather at Church or in the grocery. She had that special way of connecting.
Cherish your memories.
My thoughts and Prayers are with you.
God Bless
jerry gross
She was an amazing woman I had the pleasure of working with here for 25years not only was she my Director Of Human Resources to some of us she was are work mom she knew when I wasn’t myself she always had some good advice she watch my kids grow up and then watch my grandkids grow she always when above and beyond always making them feel right at home I will always be greatfull to her for that fly hi my friend I hope your heart is full we’ll miss you ❤
Sharon Ohms
I will always remember her beautiful smile. She always was friendly to all. She will be missed by so many.
Georgie Anderson
I am so sorry for y’all’s loss. Carol was one reason I liked getting to come to the Home Office.. I missed her not being there last time I was, she always made me smile. She is the only one that would check on me out here in VA and she didn’t do it because of work. She was making sure I was doing ok. We don’t have that person that care anymore. She was already missed and will be remembered !!!
Diane sheets
So hard to believe! She was such a positive force!
God bless all of you as you mourn the loss of your mom/ grandma/ wife/ sister.
You are in my prayers
Brenda Grieve
Carol (or Sissy as I had known her til I was a teen) was so kind, sweet, thoughtful, would always try to include others. She was someone to follow her example to make the world a better place.
Christine Clunk
My condolences. She was a very special person and will be missed!
Trudy Nye
I will always remember her walking by my cubicle at Tri State with a smile and a good morning. Carol made me feel like I’ve known her for a long time. Rest In Peace Carol fly high with the Angels. You will be missed by so many.
Jim and Vickie Gaietto
Dan we are so sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and your family
Janeen Jackson
I met and worked with Carol when I was just starting out my career in Human Resources. She was the best role model and mentor. She guided me and encouraged me to reach my career goals. I had the pleasure of working with her at two different companies. She was a special person and so fun to work with. I will never forget her.
Jacqi Kyle
Carol had the biggest heart and always a smile on her face. So many wonderful memories of her in my 19+ years at Tri-State. She always did so much for others, truly the most giving, loving and selfless person I had the pleasure of knowing. I ran into her at Aldi last Spring and of course she was shopping for some luncheon she was putting together, I am glad we had the chance to catch up, I always enjoyed visiting with her . My deepest sympathies to her family .
william leahy
Dan and family,
So sorry to learn of Carol’s passing. May she rest in peace.
Bill Leahy
Savannah
Charles and Maryjane Getz
Worked with Carol for Many years, she became a great friend. She was a hard worker, that had the ability to handle any situation. She will be missed. My condolences to her family.
Krista Hardy
Carol was the sweetest lady I had the pleasure of working with at Tri-State for many years. Always a pleasure to talk to. She will be dearly missed by so many for sure. RIP sweet Carol❤️
jim McGowan
So sorry to hear of the loss of Carol. I am thankful that Sandy and I decided to take a trip back to Tiffin in May. It was wonderful to spend some time with Carol and Dan. Even though she did not feel well at that time she was focused on her family . I am thankful that our Lord brought her into my brothers life and how she has cared for him all these years. She will be missed. No more pain and suffering . Thanks be to God and praise the LORD for her life.
Jim Mc Gowan
Carol Miller
Jeff, Erin, & girls, Pam, and Shawna,
My sincere sympathy to all of you as you mourn the loss of your mother and grandmother. I am sorry that I cannot attend her funeral and greet you in person. I will be keeping her, and all you who love her, in my prayers.
God’s peace,
Carol Miller
Patty (Bain) Sharp
Oh Pam.. I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing! I remember her well and she was always the sweetest . Thinking of you and your family ❤
Shirley A Ratzmann
So sorry of the loss of Carol. My sympathy goes out to the family. I worked with Carol at the Sugar Beet years ago and she was such a sweet and caring person. I enjoyed working with her.
Charlotte Zimmerman
My gorgeous gal pal left a host of footprints on her journey to utopia….. We will all miss her so much and are much richer for her having walked among us. She will be in our hearts every day. The happiness she brought to us will sustain us til we meet again. Thank you Sis for being you….
All my love, Your Partner In Crime…… Charlotte (Kollman) (Slemmer) Zimmerman.
Sheilah Byrne
Dan, Pam and family,
So sorry for the loss of dear Carol. She had so many qualities and goodness which we all should have. I missed her funeral while I was at a gathering in Tiffin in the late afternoon and someone told me about her passing. I was so shocked and sad for her family and for not being there. I didn’t know about it until her service was over. I am so sorry I wasn’t there with your family to say my good-bye to her. She will always be remembered by many for her helping hand, her listening ears, her caring ways and everything she has done for so many of us. Carol will help you Dan and Pam with her angels looking over you and guiding you through life. RIP Carol!