Owen “Russ” McCormack, 92, of Fremont, OH passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at Bethesda Care Center in Fremont. He was born on August 27, 1924 in Owosso, MI, the son of Owen R. and Pearl L. (Losey) McCormack.
Russ served in the U.S. Navy during WWII in the South Pacific from August of 1943 to October 1945. He served aboard the USS Grant and was wounded in action during the battle of Leyte Gulf in the Philippines. He married Patty L. Wolf on August 22, 1947 in Fremont and she survives.
Russ “Mack” was a Fireman with the Fremont Fire Department for thirty-one years and retired on April 20, 1984. He was a member of Hayes Memorial United Methodist Church, the Fremont VFW, American Legion and the Disabled American Veterans. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and attending with their sporting events. He was an avid Fremont Little Giant fan along with Michigan Wolverines, Detroit Lions and Detroit Tigers. Russ spent a lot of time at his second home, Swint Reineck Hardware.
Russ is survived by his wife of sixty-nine years, Patty L. McCormack, Fremont, OH; children, Dennis (Linda). McCormack, Florissant, CO, Vickie L. McCormack, Becky (Steven) Shively and Jeffrey (Marie) McCormack, all of Fremont, OH; sisters, Betty Stachoviak, Fremont, OH and Barbara Shanahan, Perrysburg, OH; twelve grandchildren, twenty-eight great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, William M. Titsworth and sister, Gerry F. Dagnall.
The family would like to give a special thank you to Shelly, Brenda and Nicole with Hospice of ProMedica Hospital, and the rest of the staff, Dr. Dennis Furlong and his staff and the Sandusky County EMS.
Visitation: Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St., Fremont, OH.
Service: Thursday, December 1, 2016, 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Jeremiah Diegel officiating.
Burial: Four Mile House Cemetery with Military Honors provided by the VFW and the American Legion.
Memorials: Hospice of ProMedica Hospital
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Jennifer Bagley
Sorry for your loss prayers go out to the family
Jamie and Todd Davis
So sorry for your loss. Putting your family in our prayers.
dawn martinez
Prayers sent your way. RIP “grandpa”
Dean and Jean Sigman
We are so sorry for your Loss.
Nancy Karg
Denny and Linda, may you find peace in your father”s passing. No more pain or suffering. You had a wonderful father, companion and friend in him. As you know I have been away in VA. Hopefully Rod will be able to see ya’ll this week. Love and hugs. Nancy K.
sonny and joanne jones
our thoughts and prayers with the family,
Awilda Robles
So sorry for your loss Denny. May the Lord be your comforter and your peace.
Bob Elliott
Sorry for your loss, Denny. My Mom told me years ago your Dad was one of her favourite relatives. And anyone who knew Bertha knew she was pretty stingy with praise.
Nancy Smith
Dear McCormick family, please accept my sincere condolences. I remember talking with your dad at the old fire station and coming over to your house on State St. Find peace in the knowledge that your dad I’d now in his forever home.
Tweedy Berberick
Thinking of you Vickie and your family at this time!
Tamie Mezinger
I am so sorry for your loss . My thoughts and prayers for the entire McCormick family
James Eden
I hope you and the family find comfort in your memories of all the good days together. I will always remember “Uncle Russ” and the fun times
growing up in Fremont! We still have the fire helmet he gave Jeff at the firehouse in 1972! I know how hard it is to lose someone you love, but they are never really gone as long as they are remembered! All my best to Pat and the family.
Jim “Jimmy Lee” Eden
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Family and friends. I am so deeply sorry to hear about your loss. I hope you can find comfort during this difficult time when you read Acts 24:15 and Psalms 37:29.
Karen Dennis
So sorry for your loss! May you be comforted by the love of family and friends! <3
John & Deb Nicholas
Sorry for your loss Jeff and Marie
Your Dad is in a better place now
Joe and Sandy Mezinger
Although we are unable to be there in person to offer our deepest sympathy and support, please know that we are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
With love,
Joe and Sandy Mezinger