James R. Ollom

James Richard Ollom, 84, of Fremont, OH, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at ProMedica Memorial Hospital. He was born on July 23, 1942, in Wayne, OH, to the late Frank and Margaret (Huffman) Ollom. Jim graduated from Fremont Ross High School in 1962. On June 4, 1966, he married Nancy Bordner at Fremont Baptist Church, and together they shared 60 years of marriage.

Jim began his career as a tool and die instructor at Vanguard-Sentinel Career and Technology Centers. He then became a journeyman/tool and die maker for Ford in Sandusky from 1986 until he retired in 2001.

Outside of work, Jim had a lifelong interest in racing and classic cars. He also enjoyed spending time gardening and working with his hands. Above all, Jim valued his family and was proud of the legacy he passed onto them. He was a member of Fremont Baptist Church, where his faith remained an important part of his life.

Jim is survived by his loving wife, Nancy; his children, Michele (John) Carter of Powell, OH, Dawn Ollom, Edwin James Ollom of Fremont, Stephenie (Craig) Wright of Lancaster, OH, Kimberly Ollom of Bellevue, Timothy James (Crystal) Ollom of Fremont, Andrew James (Tinisha) Ollom of Fremont, Jessica Smith of Bettsville, Sarah Ollom of Fremont, and Rachel (Patrick) Matthews of Sandusky; forty-two grandchildren; and twenty-two and a half great-grandchildren; siblings, Patricia Beers and Ronald (Kathy) Ollom.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughters, Jamie Lin Ollom and Crystal Ollom; and four grandchildren, Aries Garn, Alyssa Ollom, Serenity Ollom, and Patrick Matthews Jr; brothers, Gene, Stephen, Donald and Gary Ollom

Jim leaves behind a large and loving family, a lifetime of memories, and a legacy of hard work, dedication, and love for those around him. He will be deeply missed by his family and all who knew him.

Visitation will take place on Friday, November 6, 2026 from 10 am to 12 pm at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E State St., Fremont, OH. A funeral service will follow at 12 pm at the funeral home.

Burial will take place at Oakwood Cemetery, Fremont, OH.

Memorials can be made in Jim’s honor to Fremont Baptist Church or the donor’s choice.