John W. Oliver, Sr., 90, of Fremont, OH passed away on July 11, 2020 at Elmwood Communities in Fremont, OH. He was born on February 25, 1930 in Lockport, NY to William G. and Mary E. (McGraw) Oliver. John attended Gettysburg College, Buffalo Bible Institute and a business school.
John married Marilyn J. Holobaugh on July 1, 1961 in Sidney, OH at First Methodist Church and she survives. He served in the US Navy from 1955 to 1957. John was employed at Mack Trucks in Sidney, OH where he met his wife, Marilyn. He then moved to Chicago, IL and worked for Illinois Bronze. John then worked at Singer/Eaton Controls in Chicago. The company transferred him to Fremont, OH in 1972 where he continued to work until he retired in 1992 as Plant Controller.
John was a member of Hayes Memorial United Methodist Church. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge, where he was a sixty years Red Jacket, fifty-year Scottish Right and twenty-five-year. Local Eastern Star and Shriner’s Lodge, where he was a Roadrunner. John loved golfing, tennis, gardening and yardwork. He also enjoyed fishing and horses and had a special relationship with his neighbors’ horse, Kizon. John loved to spend time with his family.
John is survived by his wife of fifty-nine-years Marilyn Oliver, Fremont; son, John (Julie McCord) Oliver, Jr., Fremont, OH; grandchildren, Chastity (Alex) Minor, Stephanie Oliver and Joshua Oliver; great-grandchildren, Santinia and Isaac Minor and great-great-grandchild, Marcelo.
John was preceded in death by his father, William Oliver; mother and stepfather, Mary and Leonard Lampman; sisters, Linda Lampman-Gates and Mary Charlene Lampman.
A Family celebration of life will take place at a later date.
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.Tom Bergman
John, I did not know your father well, but I always enjoyed his political views on the rare occasion that we did meet. You have my most sincere condolences.
Missy Flahiff
So sorry to hear of John’s passing away. Him and Marilyn were two of my favorite Customers at The Bank years ago. God bless you all during this very sad time.
Nancy Sielschott
John and Julie…
Sorry for your loss! It is never easy to lose a parent.
Thoughts, prayers and hugs to you all at the difficult time.
Bill and Nancy Sielschott
Greg Holobaugh
Dear Aunt Marilyn and John, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Uncle John always had a quip , an easygoing manner and a glint in his eye. John served his country in the US Navy. He was also a generous uncle. We will not forget him. Anna and I send you our prayers. Greg
Jane Tooman DeVanna
I worked for John at Singer/Controls and he was the best boss I ever had. You have my sympathy.