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Nelson Baughman

April 9, 1938 — November 29, 2016

Nelson E. Baughman Sr., 78, passed away peacefully at his Fremont home on Nov. 29, 2016. He was born in Bellevue, Ohio on Apr. 9, 1938 to Courtland and Agnes (LeJeune) Baughman. On May 13, 1989, he married Gloria (Hartley) Smith and she survives.

Nelson was a heavy equipment operator through the union hall of Toledo Local 18. He was a member for 50 years. He was also a member of the Fremont Eagles, the VFW, and the Tiffin Moose.

He loved his family, friends, and his cats. Nelson enjoyed driving sprint cars, shooting pool, line dancing, watching Nascar, loved working in his workshop and welding. Nelson could often be found at restaurants, having coffee while socializing and making people laugh. He will greatly be missed.

Surviving sons are Randall (Michelle) Baughman of Pickerington, Ohio, Nelson Baughman Jr. of Cedar Park, Texas and Timothy Baughman of Fremont; daughter, Tina Baughman of Fremont; stepson, Brian Smith of Fremont; stepdaughter, Sherri (Mike) Tennant of Southington, Ohio; 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; brother, Keith (Nancy) Baughman of Grover, NC.

He was preceded in death by his son, Tony E. Baughman, brothers, Ronald and Kenneth Baughman and his parents.

Visitation will be held on Sun., Dec. 4, 2016, from 2-5 p.m. at the Herman-Karlovetz Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Fremont where Funeral Services will be Mon., Dec. 5, 11 a.m. There will be an additional visitation 1 hour prior to the services. Pastor Ben Wallick will officiate.

Gloria would like to thank ProMedica Hospice for their wonderful care of her husband.

Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice.

To send an online condolence or to view Nelson’s tribute video, please visit: www.hermanfh.com


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Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Sunday, December 4, 2016

2:00 - 5:00 pm (Eastern time)

Herman-Karlovetz Funeral Home & Cremation Services

900 North St, Fremont, OH 43420

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Funeral Services

Monday, December 5, 2016

Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)

Herman-Karlovetz Funeral Home & Cremation Services

900 North St, Fremont, OH 43420

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