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Perrysburg Messenger Journal Obituaries Arlene (Bisbee) Clarke, 87, of Perrysburg, died Wednesday, June 25, 2008, at her home. She was born December 30, 1920, in Van Buren, Ohio, to William and Nellie (Dick) Overholt. She was first married to Delbert Bisbee, who preceded her in death in 1961. She married Harold Clarke on March 25, 1966, and he preceded her in death in 2003. She worked at Hostess Bakery for more than 20 years. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Perrysburg, where she volunteered in the kitchen, working funeral luncheons, and was a member of the Women’s Bible Study group. She is survived by her children, Nancy (Harold) Stewart of Maumee, Jean Dedes of Maumee, Dennis Bisbee of Perrysburg, Scott Clarke of Toledo, John (Patti) Clarke of Toledo, and Dave Clarke of McClure, Ohio; 14 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; brother, Ralph (Norma) Overholt of Toledo, and sister, Doris (Don) Bair of Findlay. Funeral services were held June 28, 2008, in the First United Methodist Church, Perrysburg, with the Rev. Terry Powell officiating. Burial was in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park. Arrangements were made by the Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, Perrysburg. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 200 West Second Street, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551. Robert “Bob” J. Thomas, 92, a lifelong resident of Perrysburg, died Thursday, June 26, 2008, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg. He was born November 6, 1915, to Percy and Nina (Higbie) Thomas. He graduated from Perrysburg High School in 1934. Sixty-six years ago, on April 27, 1942, he married Bertha Heilman. He enjoyed spending time with his family and participating in many family activities. He served as a sergeant in the United States Army from August 1941 to October 1945, during World War II. While in Europe, he led the Red Ball Express (motor pool) within his company, and their mission was to supply General George Patton with necessary war supplies. Mr. Thomas worked for Libbey-Owens-Ford (Thermopane) in Rossford, where he retired in 1976, after 30 years of service. He and his wife were members of The Perrysburg Boat Club, where they spent 40 years sailing and socializing with their family and many close friends. He learned to windsurf at the age of 69. When he was 50, he began downhill snowskiing, and continued to enjoy the sport until the age of 86. The people of Perrysburg could often see him enjoying a leisurely bike ride or walk around town, which he would do on a daily basis. He also enjoyed playing horse shoe, ice skating, building model airplanes with his sons, traveling, and watching Ohio State football games. Mr. Thomas is survived by his wife, Bertha; children, Stephen (Sue Ann) Thomas of Bowling Green, Ohio, David (Priscilla) Thomas of Perrysburg, and Kathy (Richard) Bedee of Perrysburg; grandchildren Shanda (Todd) Kish, Bill (Tangy) Thomas, Mike (Jessica) Thomas, Aaron Bedee, Sarah Bedee, Brett Thomas; great-grandchildren, Tyler, Lyndsey, and Natalie. He was preceded in death by his brother, Gordon Thomas. Funeral services were held July 1, at the Witzler- Shank Funeral Home, Perrysburg, with the Rev. Terry Powell officiating. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Hospice of Northwest Ohio. |
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