John Wayne Armentrout, 53, of Fremont OH passed onward to heaven Tuesday March 24, 2015, peacefully and surrounded by his loved ones. Born May 31, 1961, the son of Jack & Maralyn (Higman) Armentrout, He was a 1979 graduate of Fremont Ross High School where he lettered in Football and Track for two years.
John had a special love for History, Football (especially Notre Dame), his namesake John Wayne, and the author Earl Hamner and the series The Walton’s. Because of that he also loved the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.
He blazed numerous career paths for himself, before deciding to fulfill a lifelong dream of going to college. He attended Ehove, Lourdes College, and was a Suma Cum Laude graduate of Terra Community College. He studied to become a Paralegal, eventually working in Law Offices in Toledo and Norwalk for twelve years.
John is survived by his daughters, Jessica and Aliza Armentrout; mother, Maralyn Armentrout, sisters Peggy (Dan) Downing of Fremont, all of Fremont; Rebecca (Jamison) Price of Woodville; uncle, Harlan Higman of Placervillr, CA.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Armentrout and his grandparents.
Visitation: Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St., Fremont, OH.
Service: Saturday, March 28, 2015; 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Jason Sharp.
Burial: Faust Cemetery, Riley Twp, OH.
Memorials: Fremont Foundation, Attn: Don Paul Stadium, 1409 E. State St., PMB#124, Fremont, OH 43420
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Anthony michael kuzma
sorry Aliza about your family my thoughts and prays go out to your family and you.
Fr. Joe Weigman
I don’t remember what class John and I shared our Freshman year, but I do remember his kindness toward me. I had just transferred in, and John somehow reached out to me. It meant a lot. My condolences to you all.
Nickie's Wallace
God bless your family. I never met John, but through mutual friends, I can imagine how wonderful he was. You are all in my thoughts.
Dagmar and Manfred Burger
We met John twice at the Waltons reunion in Virginia. He was a very nice person and a real Walton fan. We both feel very sad to hear of his passing. Our deepest condolences to his daughters, his mother and family. John, we will never forget you.
Rose Hummel
My heart is broken over your loss. John has been a good, dear friend to me for years now and i can’t imagine not being able to pick up the phone and call and talk. We have been through one heck of a journey together recently and those conversations have been so important. My wish for the family is peace and comfort knowing his pain has ended. But oh how i miss my dear friend. Our lives were enriched by his presence.
woodley
Wow,,, just really blown away..we worked together at toledo law firm for ten years…he was a gentle giant..we had many heart to heart deep conversations…he was like a big brother…although I moved on app 5 years ago, I would often think about John. my prayers, thoughts and we’ll wishes to the family…he loved his girls that was for sure.
Barbara from MA
Aliza, You were Blessed to have John as your dad and He to have you as a daughter. He was such a sweet and gentle guy. We had so much fun in Virginia and California. So many laughs. You, your family and John are in my prayers daily. I feel blessed to have known him even if it were a short time.