Ronald J. Showman, 81, of Fremont, OH passed away on May 21, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on December 29, 1934 in Napoleon, OH to Raymond and Edna (Geade) Showman. He graduated from Napoleon High School. Ron served in the US Army from 1952 – 1961 during the Korean Conflict.
Ron married Barbara Carr on July 30, 1955 at St. John’s Lutheran Church and she survives. He worked at Meade Mink Farm and then worked for Columbia Gas for 39 years as a pipefitter until he retired. Ron was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, American Legion and a life member of the V.F.W. He was very active in Scouting with Pack and Troop 302 for 38 years. He was a Webelos I and II Leader, Scoutmaster, Cubmaster, and also a Vigil in the Order of the Arrow. Ron earned his Wood Badge and the Silver Beaver. He loved to teach the kids how to tie knots.
Ron loved camping, bonfires, gardening, playing Santa and spending time with his family. He was always there to help in their lives and all their many activities.
Ron is survived by his wife of sixty years, Barbara Showman, Fremont; children, Ron (Bonnie) Showman, Jr., Clyde, Pam (Mark) Stott, Deshler, OH, Beth (Jeff) Stout, Fremont and Mike Showman, Sr, Lindsey, OH; siblings, Bob Showman, Napoleon, OH, Arlene (Lee) Miller, McClure, OH and Barb (Duane) Hasselman, Hamler, OH; twelve grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Burdette, Larry, Kenneth Showman, Carolyn Talmage and Marlene Downey.
Visitation: Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E State St., Fremont, OH.
Service: Wednesday, May 25, 2016; 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 212 N. Clover St., Fremont, OH with an hour of visitation prior to service at the church. Pastor Scott Mauch and Bishop Mark Conley will officiate.
Burial: Greenlawn Memory Gardens, Clyde, OH with military honor’s provided by the American Legion and VFW.
Memorials: St. John’s Lutheran Church, Hospice of ProMedica Memorial Hospital or Boy Scouts of America.
Online Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.whhfh.com
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Carol and Doug Wenig
Pam – Beth- Chris and Showman family
Sorry about your Father, Grandfather and Husband. He was a fighter and a survivor. Now he is at rest and peace. Please except our sincere sympathy and know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers today and in the days to come.
Murry Faraday
Uncle Ron,
Even though we were not related you treated me like family and that was what I dearly needed after my dad passed.
You will be greatly missed. In the past you gave me a lot of good advice. I will miss you dearly.
Chad Kaiser
Hi beth. I saw the obituary from Ron today. I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m sending prayers to everyone. He was much loved and was so smart and knew so much. He was a great scoutmaster/ leader and an amazing family man. I was honored to know him. Even though i havent seen him in many years, he still crosses my mind. You are all in my thoughts.
Sue Winter
Mike…although I didn’t know your father, my heart goes out to you and your family. Prayers for peace and comfort to you all.
. Sue Winter
Mrs. Paula Robb
Many prayers sent for Ron’s family. I have known him for many years as a great leader for the scouts in our church, Hayes United Methodist. First husband, 2 sons & 2 stepsons have been in his troops. The gates will open wide to welcome him into heaven. God bless you all.
Jeanette Gleba
Dear Barb and family,
I offer my deepest sympathy in the loss of your husband and father. Ron was truly a great, kind, and caring man. He will be truly missed but never forgotten. Please forgive me for not being able to attend visitation. My thoughts and prayers are with you all! God bless! Jeanette Gleba
Jeanne Broshious Havey
Uncle Ron, You are and always will be my favorite uncle. When our families would go camping at Toonerville campground you would let all us girls stand on your feet to dance.I will remember all the good times.I Love You. Aunt Barb, Ronnie,Pam,Beth,and Mike , I’m so sorry for your loss. He’s in Heaven now and Dad and him are telling each other tall tales .I Love You All.
Bruce&Suzanne Zartman
i remember a lot of good times,you will be missed…sometimes i wish we could go back to those times…God bless
Keith Lundgard
I had the Honor of knowing Ron for a great many years. He was quite simply one hellva Guy. He will be missed by a great number of boys and men that called him scoutmaster,cubmaster or just plain Ron. My heart is sad but maybe he’s now some where that he hike with the boys. Will miss ya Ron .
Victoria Clay
I’m very sorry to hear of your loss. There is comfort that can be found at Revelation 21:3,4, which says, “And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” Soon, losses we sustain of any kind, be it the loss of a loved one or our peace of mind will be done away with and reversed as if it never happened at all. I hope this promise can carry you through this difficult time and beyond.