James Edward Shoemaker, 78, of Fremont, OH passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Elmwood Skilled Nursing of Fremont. He was born July 21, 1942 in Fremont, the son of Harry and Mary (Smith) Shoemaker. He was a 1961 graduate of Fremont Ross High School.
Jim served in the Army National Guard of Ohio from 1962 until 1968 and received the Sharpshooter (M-1 Rifle) Badge. He married Carol Frater on June 4, 2011 and she survives. Jim was a supervisor at Ford Motor Co. and retired in 2002 after thirty-seven years of service. He was a member of Victory Church; Fremont Moose Lodge and Eagles. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, riding his motorcycle and detailing vehicles.
Jim is survived by his wife, Carol Shoemaker, Fremont, OH; his children, Christy (Timothy) Billings and Michael (Brenda) Shoemaker; brother, Paul (Christina) Shoemaker and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Phyllis Shoemaker; daughter Lori Shoemaker; brother, Don Shoemaker and sister, Joan Salyers.
Visitation: Thursday, December 10, 2020, from 10:00 am until Noon at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St, Fremont, OH.
Services are private for the family.
The use of face masks is required while indoors at all services. Social distancing will be observed throughout all services with wait times taking place outdoors. If you would prefer, you may express your condolences below or call the funeral home at 419-332-6409 to request that your name be signed in the guest book.
Burial: Green Springs Cemetery, Green Springs, OH
Memorials can be made to Back to The Wild or the Ronald McDonald House.
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Theresa Norwood
Jim was one of my favorite morning coffee drinkers at Clyde McDonald’s for years. He even knew my grandparents. He was a great guy. My condolences to all his family.
Lucy Reyes Green
Jim you were my buddy n a big brother to me back since 1986 when I moved back to Fremont. I will miss you n our long talks n jokes n prayers my friend. I loved your family n being your parents next door neighbor I got to know you all. My condolences to the whole family…. You will be missed.
Libby Pena
Michael & Brenda-family,
We are so sorry for your loss, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Poppa Shoe was a good guy.
Tom and Libby Pena
Kathleen Smith Rogers
Jim was my one of my favorite cousins. He always filled the house with laughter, love and a good story. He was so good to my parents Wilbert and Helen Rose Smith. I can remember him bringing muskrats over to our house and mom would good them up and call them rabbit. Years later her secret failed when Jim spilled the beans. To funny! He will be missed by all.
Sorry I can’t make the service. I’ve not been well and don’t need to spread any germs.
Blessings to you All! Kathy (Smith) Rogers
Ron & Sharon Mahr
We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the Family of Jim Shoemaker. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
Barbara Nieset
So sorry for the loss of your dad. Jim was such a sweet man and always said hi with a smile. I got to know him while visiting my mom in assisted living at Elmwood.
God grant the family peace during this difficult time.
Barb and Joe Nieset
Steve
So sad to hear, my dad worked with “Jimmy “ such a nice guy ☹️
Cindy Stierwalt
Mike, Christy and Families-
Our deepest sympathy to all of you in the loss of your Dad. Remember him well from the “old” days on Franklin Avenue. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
God Bless,
Bill & Cindy Stierwalt
Monica (Hampsher) Heath
Sending Condolences to the family of Jim. He was a good friend of My Dad Bill Hampsher and I..Sorry for your loss.
Rita & Fernando Benavidez
Dear Shoemaker family, so sorry for your loss. Praying God’s peace and comfort for all the family.
Tana Carrisales
Dear Carol, I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless and comfort you at this time.
Vicky Anton Woomer
Carol and Family
So sorry to hear of Jim’s death.
Brenna Adams
Jim was one of my best residents when I was employed at Elmwood. He definitely knew how to light up a room! He will definitely be missed so much. He mischievousness was the best. I loved coming into to work and seeing him!
Susan Estep
Thoughts & prayers to Jim’s family & friends. I knew him through Carol & Victory Church,where he would say hi to me every week. We would talk about his deer spotting out by my home.My family grew to have a special place in our hearts for Jim.We will miss his kind heart & soul until we meet again!Love,the Estep family ❤
Patti Davis
So sorry for the loss of your Dad. Jim has been my neighbor for many years. He was a great guy and will be missed.
Diane Smith
Jim was a great help to Wilbert and Helen Rose Smith in their later years. We are grateful for his service to them. He was a kind and generous man.
Leah E Ochs
Jim was our very best friend for many years and truly will miss him- Prayers for Carol and his family for peace and comfort. Don and Leah Ochs
Joyce A Havens
Carol and family,
We extend our condolences to you. Every time Jim went by the farm he gave us a smile and a wave.
Such a great neighbor!
Joyce Havens and family
Jim and Sara Wagner
Sending our Prayers and condolences to Paul and the family~
Brad Hermes
Momma Carol: my heart bleeds for you! May you have peace knowing he is waiting for us all when we meet again.
Dick Holland
So sorry to hear about Jim’s death.
My condolences to the family.
Raymond L Thornbury
SORRY TO HEAR THS HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL .WE SPENT LOTS F TIME TOGATHER WORKING AT fORD .HE WAS ONE NICE MAN AND WAS A GOOD EMPLOYE. WILL MISS YOU .
Earl and Roxana, Rocky Twigg
Will miss Jim he was a great man. We would tease and joke around a lot. He loved his son and his daughter. He will be missed! Sorry for your Loss Carol.
Keith & Terry Hendrix
Sister Carol-
Keith and I are so very sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. We are praying for you that in the coming days, God will grant you peace and comfort as you hold dear the memories of your lives together. He was a great guy with a quick wit, and he loved you very much!! Hold onto the good times, we will all see him very soon. Fondly, Keith & Terry Hendrix
Richard Pitsinger
Mike & Christy
We are so sorry for your loss, our prayers
go out to you. Jim was my best friend, I will
miss him.
Lucy winters
So sorry to hear about Jim I really loved talking to him every time I saw him, condolences to his beautiful wife Carol. Lucy Winters
Herb Lehmann
Jim was a good guy. Enjoyed his company at breakfast at Frisch’s and sometimes Catfishing. Felt like I have known him all my life since his father was our Nickels bread man out on the farm. My Condolences, Herb Lehmann
Judy rendon
Condolences to all of Jim’s family. He was one “good” man. Knew him for a lifetime. RIH Jim!
Sandy Jett
Jim was one of my favorite customers when I worked at Croghan Colonial Bank. He always had time to chat and see how my family was. Even after I left the bank, I would see him out and about, and he always made the time to talk. He was a true gentleman. He will be truly missed!