Joan “Jo” Harriet Brough, 92, of Fremont, OH passed away at Valley View Health Campus on Sunday, February 25, 2018. She was born on July 6, 1925 in Fremont, the daughter of Haldon and Emma (Paeth) Engler. She was a 1943 graduate of Oak Harbor High School and received her RN in nursing from Robinson School of Nursing (St. Luke’s Hospital) and trained at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, MD. She was in the Cadet Nurse Corps during WWII.
Jo married Paul R. Brough on September 7, 1947 at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Fremont and he preceded her in death on January 25, 2007. Joan was an Industrial Nurse at Whirlpool Corporation. She also worked in the recovery room at Memorial Hospital for many years and retired in August of 1985.
Jo was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church where her family were the charter members. She was a Cub Scout Den Mother. She loved playing golf, reading, traveling, volunteering and crossword puzzles. Jo especially liked playing farkle, bridge, pinochle, euchre and games with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed watching football, basketball, tennis and golf, especially teams from Cleveland, Ohio State and the Iowa Hawkeyes. Her true love was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Joan is survived by her sons, Jonathon (Kathleen) Brough, Fremont, OH and Thomas (Debra) Brough, Westerville, OH; grandchildren, Jason Brough, Sarah (JD) Tetirick, Michael (Jaclyn) Brough, Annie (Nate) Triplett and Marc (Fatime) Brough, ten great grandchildren, nephew, George (April) Nelson and niece, Lisa Jo (Tom) Smith.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul R. Brough; brother, Haldon Engler, Jr. and sister, Barbara Nelson.
Visitation: Saturday, March 3, 2018 from 9 to 11 am with a memorial service to follow at 11:00 a.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E State St., Fremont, OH
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Paul R. Brough Memorial Scholarship, Hospice of ProMedica Memorial Hospital or Donor’s Choice.
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David Flowers
February 28, 2018 at 4:16 amI will always remember Jo as a wonderful Mother to her boys, a true and loyal friend ( I keenly remember she and her running mate Mary who were both so open minded and curious about everything, even a little ornery when vacationing in Florida), competitive ( very ), and delightful to me. A true “ 419er”. This is the way I will remember her.
Roger and Linda Velliquette
February 28, 2018 at 1:41 pmJohn, Kathy and family, We were so sorry to read of Joan’s passing! She was such a wonderful lady! We’ve known your parents for many years from the Elks and doing her hair, and always enjoyed talking with them Thinking of you and praying for your comfort. God bless,
Roger and Linda Velliquette
February 28, 2018 at 1:53 pmJohn, Kathy and family, We were so sorry to read of Jo’s passing! She was such a wonderful lady! We’ve known your parents for many years, from the Elks and doing Jo’s hair, and always enjoyed visiting with them. Thinking of you and praying for your comfort! God Bless
Gary and Louise (Shafer) Saam
February 28, 2018 at 6:26 pmI am sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. We had many good times with your parents when the band group got together. You are in our prayers.
Wendy Headley
February 28, 2018 at 11:13 pmJon, Kathy and family…This gracious lady touched so many lives over the years. You have been so blessed. I have admired her and treasured our relationship for many , many years. She always had a smile on her face and a caring compassion that was genuine. Her sparkle generated a true love of life. She IS missed and will be forever….but she has given you all a great legacy by which to remember her. One treasured lady in my heart…forever. God bless you all and may God wrap His gentle arms around you and give you strength. He has welcomed Jo home into her eternal home and has reunited her with her Paul. Peace….
Jeanette Gleba
March 1, 2018 at 9:08 pmYou have my deepest sympathy!
Dick & Anne Schepflin
March 2, 2018 at 1:23 pmTom,
How sad we were to read in the paper of your mother’s passing. We remember meeting her down here in Florida and recall her bubbly personality. The loss of a mother leaves such a void in your heart. Hang on to the beautiful memories she gave you! Please know that you, and your family, are in our thoughts and prayers from afar.
Hugs,
Dick & Anne Schepflin