Howard Wymer, 90, of Findlay, died at 1:00 a.m., Sunday, October 6, 2024, at the Bridge Hospice Care Center, Bowling Green. He was born on June 8, 1934, in North Baltimore to the late Clyde, Sr. and Opal (Coldwell) Wymer. He married Doris Schultz on February 13, 1955, at the St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Oak Harbor and she survives.
Howard is survived by his son, Douglas (Kim) Wymer of Findlay; daughter, Debra Searls of Findlay; daughter-in-law, Janie Wymer; brother, Larry (Tonia) Wymer; brother-in-law, Kenneth (Barbara) Schultz; grandchildren: Suzanne (Jeff) Estep, Jennifer (Rob) Connock, Jessica Wymer, Jon (Jessie) Wymer, Arthur Wymer, Samantha Searls and Courtney Rinesmith; and 6 great-grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by his son, Denny Wymer; brothers: James, Donald, Garry, Clyde and Robert.
Howard was a 1953 graduate of North Baltimore High School. He was a member of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Findlay, where he was involved in many of the church organizations: working on fundraisers for youth groups, serving on various church commissions, founding committee member of the church Sunday dinners.
Howard had a lengthy career in food service, first owning Howard’s Grill in North Baltimore, as a cook with the BGSU Student Union, in 1960 he was the Chef for the Marathon Oil Cafeteria, in 1980 he became the Director of Food Service for Findlay City Schools until his retirement in 1997. He then went to work for a couple years at Sears. In 2000, he began working for Coldren-Crates Funeral Homes where he worked for many many years.
Howard was a former Boy Scout Webelos Pack Leader, member of the Trojan Club, founding committee for the Findlay Music Boosters, Millstream Kiwanis, Masonic Lodge #561 in North Baltimore, American School Food Service Association, Past President of the Ohio School Food Service Association, Chairman for the OSFA.
Howard never met a stranger, and had a vast empire of family, friends and co-workers, which many knew him as the “hugger”. He loved to travel with his family covering about 3/4 of the United States, cruising the Caribbean Alaska and the Northeast Coast. His greatest love was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, October 13, 2024, at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Findlay, where visitation will be held 3 hours (12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.) prior to the service Sunday.
Memorial contributions may be to St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Findlay and/or Bridge Home Health and Hospice.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.smithcrates.com.
