Fred J. Roynon, Jr. 82, of Fremont, OH passed away on November 18, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on August 9, 1932 in Alvada, OH to the late Fred J. and Lucille (Kimmel) Roynon, Sr. He was a 1950 graduate of Findlay High School and attended Findlay College.
Fred served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict from 1951 to 1954 and was awarded the Korean Service Ribbon with 3 Bronze Campaign Stars, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Merit Unit Citation.
Fred married Valerie Abbott on April 6, 1955 at St. Andrews United Methodist Church in Findlay, OH by Rev. Donald Cryer. He worked in the banking industry for many years. He was the president of Tri-County National Bank starting in 1980. They then merged with Society Bank of Northwest Ohio were he became the Chairman of the Board and Chief Operating Executive, a position he held for many years. Society Bank then merged with Key Bank which is where he retired from in 1994.
Fred attended Hayes Memorial United Methodist Church where he served on the Finance Council. He was a member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church in Findlay. He was also a member of the Fremont Outing Club, and the Fremont Country Club where he enjoyed golfing and was a volunteer for the First Tee Program. He was also a member of the American Legion in Fremont. He enjoyed spending the winters in Fort Meyers Beach, FL with his wife for many years. Fred mostly loved to spend time with his children and grandchildren and attended many of the activities.
Fred is survived by his wife of fifty-nine years, Valerie Roynon, Fremont; sons, Bradley (Kathy) Roynon and Douglas Roynon both of Findlay; grandchildren, Emily (Jason) Hoppert, Raleigh, NC, Joseph Roynon, Fremont, Taylor (Andrea) Roynon, Fort Rucker, AL, Mallory Roynon, Brooklyn, NY, Westley Roynon, Columbus, OH and Christopher Roynon, Findlay; great grandchildren, Joe and Gemma Hoppert; siblings, Norman (Betty) Roynon, Findlay and Iva (Tom) Massie, Tega Cay, SC.
He is preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Brian Roynon.
Visitation: Saturday, November 22, 2014 from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. at Hayes Memorial United
Methodist Church, 1441 Fangboner Rd., Fremont, OH.
Services: Saturday, November 22, 2014; 10:30 a.m. at the church with Pastor Alan Brown officiating.
Burial: Maple Grove Cemetery, 1120 W Main Cross St, Findlay, OH 45840 with services beginning at 2 p.m. Military Honors provided by the Hancock Veterans Memorial Squad.
Memorials: Hayes Memorial United Methodist Church; St. Andrews United Methodist Church or Hospice of Promedica Memorial Hospital.
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Tom and Liz Hill
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Brad and Doug’s Dad. He was such a great dad and loved his children and grandchildren so much. We pray that the wonderful times you had together will bring you some comfort.
Don Kinn
Norman,
I can’ be there in person but I would like to offer my condolences on the passing of your brother.
Don
andy hogan
Sorry we can’t be there for the service but please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tom Flavell
Mrs. Roynon, Brad & Doug,
Please accept my condolences with the passing of your husband and father. He always made me feel welcome when I was at your house during our grade school years. You and your family will be in my prayers during this time of grieving.
Tom Flavell
doug roynon
Tom, thanks so much for your kind words, we had a great time runnin around on our bikes , slammin down ice cream and cake at birthday parties, playin little league and backyard football. Some times we even got straightened out! A loving dad, kind neighbor and coach made it all possible. You’re a great guy Tom ,thanks man. Doug Roynon
Marge Tate
My sincere sympathy to the Roynon Family. Memories are the treasures that stay with us forever, cherish them as we all will.
Marge Tate
Shirley (Flick) Schey
For Valerie and Family –
Our sincere sympathy to you and your family at this time of loss. Thinking of you with love,
Gene and Shirley (Flick) Schey
doug roynon
Shirley and Gene , thank you both for remembering Dad. I don’t know if little league baseball will ever be the same, but we all will keep going, thank you, Doug Roynon
doug roynon
Gene and Shirley thanks so much for your kind thoughts of dad, little league baseball will probably never be the same, but we all will and can carry on, God bless, Doug Roynon
Terry King
Sincere sympathy for the family of Mr. Fred!! Not going to be the same mowing your yard without seeing his smiling face.. In our thoughts and prayers. Terry King,Terra and Matt
Linda and Rich Claycomb
Val and Family: We are so sorry for your loss, Fred was a wonderful man and he will be missed! May God provide you with peace during this time. Thinking of you with love,
Linda and Rich Claycomb
Chuck & Peggy Lyon
Dear Val… although many miles separate us as we read the sad news about your loss of Fred, we want you to know, our thoughts, our prayers are with you and your family.
Although we are not close friends, we have admired both of you these many years we had the pleasure of knowing you both. You made a wonderful couple, always having a wonderful smile on your faces and a kind remark. Fred was one of a kind.
Know that there are many of us out there that share the same thoughts and to you and your family, may God hold you close and comfort you as you continue on your journey…
Our deepest sympathy.
Your friends….. Chuck & Peggy Lyon
PAUL F ARMBRUSTER
CONDOLENCES TO THE ROYNON FAMILY. THE WORLD HAS LOST A GOOD MAN.
Eric & Jane Van Renterghem
Mrs. Roynon, Doug, Brad, Kathy and friends, We are sorry to hear of your great loss. Even though I wasn’t a childhood friend I still had the great honor of meeting and spending a few moments with your father. From the time he and your mother dropped off a holiday ham twenty years ago when we had moved in to our current home. And this past summer when Mr. and Mrs. Roynon stopped by the Sandusky St. house when Doug was helping me out. Fred Roynon: Always a true gentleman and kind heart. God Bless you and your family.