James E. Oman, 84, of Fremont, OH passed away Saturday February 7, 2015 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. He was born May 17, 1930 in Fremont to Floyd T. and Edith (Clark) Oman.
Jim served in the U.S. Air Force from 1948 to 1952 during the Korean Conflict. He married Joanne Flahiff on October 21, 1950 at St Joseph Catholic Church. Jim worked for Price Lumber which then became Appleby Lumber for sixty-five years making cabinets. He continued to make beautiful wood cabinets and furniture after his retirement. Many homes in Fremont are more beautiful by his woodworking. Jim was a founding member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a member of the American Legion. He enjoyed reading, camping, gardening and working in the yard.
Jim is survived by his wife of sixty-four years, Joanne Oman; children, Deborah (Michael) Benton, Fremont, OH, Michael Oman, Grove City, OH, Jeffrey (Linda) Oman, Sheryl (Joseph) Watts, Karen (Randy) Charles, Lori Bloom all of Fremont, OH; seventeen grandchildren, thirty great grandchildren, five great-great grandchildren and special puppy, Taffy.
He was preceded in death by his Parents; siblings, Richard Oman, Eleanore Crozier, Florence Walters, Katherine Root, Betty Goodwin and granddaughter, Sara Bookman.
Visitation: Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. with a vigil service at 7:30 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St., Fremont, OH.
Mass of Christian Burial: Wednesday, February 11, 2015; 11:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 550 Smith Rd, Fremont, OH.
Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery
Memorials: Sacred Heart Catholic Church
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Kay & Terry Hall
Aunt Joanne and Family, Words cannot express our sorrow for you and your Family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Kay & Terry
sandra carroll
Sorry for your loss Karen My heart goes out to you and your Family,
Ann and Dan Benton
You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your great loss. He sounds like a wonderful man.
Danielle McClory
My heart goes out to all of you. Jim was such a sweet man and I always enjoyed talking to him when I saw him at the library.
He has such a wonderful family and I am sure he was proud of all of you. May all the wonderful memories you have of your Dad and Grandpa help you through this difficult time.
You have my deepest sympathy.
Kyle Halstead
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family at this time.
Julie Aldrich
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am sorry that I will not be able to make it the visitation.
Stephanie Duvall
My deepest sympathy to all of you. Jim was one of the kindest, good-natured men of all times. He was truly loved by all and will be sadly missed. May pleasant memories fill your hearts and minds through this time of sorrow. I am grateful to have known him and blessed that he provided a wonderful foundation for Mike, Kaileigh, Nick & Luke. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Cheryl Watts
To one of the closest families I will ever know. I am so sorry for your loss, remember all the great memories you have and hold them close. My deepest condolences & prayers to al to all. Your dad & granddad will be missed by many.
Bob & Norma Oman
To all of Uncle Jim’s immediate family.
Our prayers are with all of you. So sorry that we cannot be there with you.
You all have a guardian Angel looking out for all of you now.
God be with you all at this difficult time.
Jon Ginnever
Joanne and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Jim will be dearly missed. I will not be able to attend the services but you are in my thoughts.
With Sympathy,
Jon
Marion Souders
My condolences to the Oman family. Spend many of years with Jim and Jeff while we all worked at Appleby Lumber. Jim was one of the good guys and I am happy to have been able to call him my friend. Rest in peace Jim…….
jim reardon
Thoughts & prayers to the Oman family.
Many good memories of Jim at the lumber yard.
Unable to attend visitation or services—recovering from the flu.
RIP JIM
Shelly Lukasiewicz
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. I never had an occasion to meet James, however, his daughter in law Linda shared wonderful stories of the great man she new. James served during the same time period in Korea that my Father did. Hopefully they will be sharing “military stories” together.
God Bless,
Shelly L
Terry Hinkle
Jeff and family so very sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God be with you at such a sorrowful time.
Brian R. Zartman
Aunt Joanne and Family I am sorry for your loss and my prayers go out for all of you. Bruce just pass the information to me about Uncle Jim.
With Sympathy,
Brian R. Zartman