Joseph T. Beddow, Jr., 63, of Fremont, OH passed away at his home on Thursday, December 11, 2014. He was born on December 28, 1950 in Fremont, the son of Joseph T. and Rhoda (McGinnis) Beddow, Sr. He was a 1969 graduate of Fremont Ross High School and received an Associate Degree in Engineering from Harper College.
Joseph served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. He married Rose M. Schank on October 27, 1972 in Tiffin, OH and she survives.
Joseph was an Engineer at Johnson Control at Davis Bessie Nuclear Plant and at Siemens in Chicago, IL. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and woodworking.
Joseph is survived by his wife of forty-two years, Rose M. Beddow, Fremont, OH; son, Jason (Elizabeth) Beddow, Elgin, IL; daughter, Sarah Beddow, Chicago, IL; sister, Clara Shue, Clyde, OH; grandchildren, Richard and Joseph Beddow. He will be especially missed by Tina (Todd) Engstrom and their children, Zachary and Liliana Engstrom, all of Chicago, IL.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Linda Key Beck.
A celebration gathering of his life will take place at a later date.
Memorials can be made to Hospice of Promedica Memorial Hospital, 430 S. Main St, Clyde, OH 43410 or the Alzheimer’s Association – Northwest Ohio Chapter, 2500 N. Reynolds Rd. Toledo, Ohio 43615.
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Ron and Marilyn
Rose, we send you our sympathy. You’ve had a very difficult time, and we truly admire you.
I don’t believe Joe felt his suffering,
Hopefully you will be able to pick yourself up, brush yourself off and enjoy a new life.
Ron and Marilyn
Ron and Marilyn
Rose, we send you our sympathy. You’ve had a very difficult time, and we truly admire you.
I don’t believe Joe felt his suffering,
Hopefully you will be able to pick yourself up, brush yourself off and enjoy a new life.
Ron and Marilyn
kim hilt wright
rose @ family, im so sorry for your loss.
kim hilt wright
rose @ famiy kim im so sorry for your loss,
Tina
Dad-
You will be forever missed. I am glad you are finally at peace.
I love you!!!
Latanya
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Joseph will be missed by family and friends, but he will not be forgotten by our heavenly father Jehovah. I hope the words found at (John 5:28,29) that there will be a resurrection will bring comfort knowing that you have an opportunity to see him again.