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James B. Puffenberger

Puffenberger James

James B. Puffenberger, 72, of Fremont, OH passed away on March 16, 2021 at Bethesda Care Center in Fremont, OH.  He was born on May 31, 1948 in Tiffin, OH the son of Dale and Eleanor (VanGilder) Puffenberger.  Jim was a 1967 graduate of Old Fort High School.  Jim served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War from 1968 to 1969 where he received the National Defense Service Medal.  He married Carol Ludrowsky on August 11 ,1973 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Port Clinton, OH and she survives.

He worked in the printing department at Green Bay Packaging for forty years until he retired in 2010.

Jim was an avid Notre Dame and Detroit Tigers fan.  He loved playing baseball and collecting baseball cards.  He also enjoyed crafts, bowling, woodworking, going to casinos and collecting model trains.

Jim is survived by his wife of forty-seven years, Carol Puffenberger, Fremont; children, Amy (Jason) Sisler, Walbridge and James (Lonnie Fitch) Puffenberger II, Tiffin; siblings, Pat (John) Englehart, Lou Ann (Tim) Kuhn and Michael Puffenberger all of Tiffin and Martin (Doris) Puffenberger, Cincinnati; mother-in-law, Betty Ludrowsky, Port Clinton; brother-in-law, Mark Griffin, Tiffin; sister-in-law, Barbara (David) Bell, Marysville and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Sharon Tilton and Carol Griffin; sister-in-law, Cleo Puffenberger and father-in-law, John Ludrowsky.

Visitation: Friday, March 26, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E State St, Fremont, OH.

Services will be held privately for the family.

Burial will take place at Oakwood Cemetery.

Memorials can be made to Michael J. Fox Parkinson Foundation

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  1. mike perry

    March 23, 2021 at 11:57 am

    Marty and Doris our thoughts are with you and all the family. Teresa MIke Perry

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  2. April Russell

    March 23, 2021 at 12:18 pm

    Jimmy, Lonnie & family,

    I am so sorry for the loss of your dad, James. Cherish the memories you had together, family is everything. What a legacy and a life well-lived.

    Love you both,

    April Russell & family

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  3. Elizabeth Stetzel

    March 23, 2021 at 10:40 pm

    Very sorry to hear of the loss of my cousin, Jim. I remember Jim and Carol visiting my parent’s house at Christmas time. Such great family memories. My love and prayers to the entire family. God Bless, Jim, and may he rest in eternal Heavenly peace.

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  4. John and Cindy Brindley

    March 24, 2021 at 11:28 am

    Deepest sympathy to the family. May you find comfort in special memories.

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  5. Barb

    March 24, 2021 at 7:16 pm

    What do you say about a man who entered your life as a brother in law and grew into a brother. I will so miss Jim. From that infamous glass of orange Kool Aid I think we started a special bond. I’m looking forward to hearing ‘oh, barber’ when my time comes to see him again. Love and miss him already.

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