John Paul Kuzma, 59, of Fremont, OH passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 18, 2014 at Promedica Memorial Hospital. He was born on November 13, 1955 in Fremont, the son of John F. and Hilda (Krantz) Kuzma. John was a 1974 graduate of St. Joseph Catholic High School where he was Valedictorian and received a full Scholarship to the University of Detroit where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering.
John married Pattee J. Lloyd on May 7, 1988 at St. Casimir Church in Fremont and she survives. He was the City Engineer for the City of Fremont for twenty-seven years and retired in 2011.
John was a member of St. Ann Church in Fremont and St. Mary’s Church in Clyde where he sang in the Folk Choir. He enjoyed golfing, traveling, reading and was an avid Ohio State fan.
John is survived by his wife of twenty-six years, Pattee J. Kuzma; children, Kassandra Kuzma and Keith Kuzma, all of Fremont; siblings, Dorothy Kuzma, Clyde, Lucy (Patrick) Keating, Fremont, Martha (Bruce) Darr, Clyde, Daniel (Faith) Kuzma, Granger, IN; many nieces, nephews and close friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his lifelong friend, Raymond Meyer
Visitation: Monday from 2 – 4 pm and 6 – 8 pm with a Vigil at 7:30 pm at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St, Fremont, OH.
Mass of Christian Burial: Tuesday, December 23, 2014, 10:30 am at St. Ann Catholic Church, 1021 W. State St, Fremont with Fr. Michael Zacharias officiating.
Burial will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery at a later date.
Memorials: St. Ann Church, St. Mary’s Church or School of Hope.
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Mr. & Mrs. Kyle J. Good
Extending our love and prayers to the Kuzma family. May God watch over you all.
Randall and Tammy Duncan
Pattee, Kassi and Keith,
Words can’t begin to explain the sadness we feel for your family. We cared for John very much. He will be deeply missed. You all are in our thoughts and prayers today and in the days to come.
Bob Hahn
My thoughts and prayers are with the Kuzma Family!
Andrew and Terri Dean
So sorry for your loss. John will be missed. Kuzma family you are in our prayers.
Dana Dorsey
So sadden to read about John. Prayers and blessings to his beloved Family.
The City Of Fremont also lost a great man. Always enjoyed his smile.
Dana Dorsey…….
Don & Judy Kiser
Our deepest sympathy to your entire family. Know that you will all be in our
thoughts & prayers.
Don & Judy Kiser
Our deepest sympathy to your entire family. Know that you are all in our thoughts
& prayers.
Dianne Widman
Lucy–
I am SO SO sorry. We lost a family member when she was 29 and I know how much that hurts. With all the losses you’ve had, I cannot even begin to comprehend how you are dealing with this. I wish I could be there to hug you, but I am there in spirit. You will continue to remain in my thoughts and prayers.
My cell phone broke and I lost all my contact numbers so was not able to call this morning when I heard. Jim saw it and told me. I have been searching all day for a way to try to reach you and then thought of this.
God go with you dear Friend.
Love,
Dianne
Denise Sanchez
Pattee, Kassey, Keith
I am sorry to hear about John. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Denise Sanchez
Jim and Marlene Ellis
Very sorry to hear the news about John. Our City benefitted greatly from his many years of service. Our prayers are with you and your children Pattee. Take care.
ken schneider
Pattee and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Joyce and Ken Schneider
ginger Kelbley
So sorry for you and your family. Thinking and praying for you.
Ivan and Larisa Semyanko
Dear Pattee, Kassandra and Keith,
We are very sorry to hear about John’s death. I have met John during our freshman year at University of Detroit in our drafting class. He was a wonderful man and a very good friend. He will always be in our prayers. May God rest his soul in peace.
Ivan and Larisa Semyanko
Sharla McMaster
Dear Pattee,
So sorry to hear of John’s passing. May God continue to watch over you and your beautiful children during this sad and difficult time.
Love,
Sharla McMaster
New Hope Vineyard church
The Kane's
We are sorry for your loss. John will be.missed by many. If you need us please let us know. You and your family are in our thoughts.
Teel Slike
I just got word of John’s passing by a late Christmas card from his brother Dan. I am very shocked and sorry to hear about his sudden and unexpected death. As one of his cousins, many of my best childhood memories is of seeing and playing with John, Dan, Lucy, Martha and Dorothy every year at the Kirby, Ohio Festival back in the 1960’s when we were all just kids. We always had a lot of fun and great adventures whenever we got together (there or anywhere else). Later of course, we all grew up and started all going our own ways with school, jobs, spouses, kids, etc., which I guess is just the nature of life. But even more then 40 years later, when I think of “Little” John and think about the fun we had at Uncle Franks house in Kirby every year I always get a goofy smile thinking about the fun we had playing in Uncle Franks yard with our silly little toy parachute guys and balsa wood gliders and such that we got at the Festival fishpond. Really Great Memories! My Deepest Condolences to all his family and friends.
Teel & Janet Slike
Pat Myers
Pattee and family: Sorry for the untimely passing of John. I am so privileged to have met him before he made his final, miraculous journey “home”. May God’s PEACE sustain you. You know where I am if you need a hug!