William O. Fox

William O. Fox,

89, passed away at 5:40 PM on Wednesday, August 24, 2016, at St. Rita's Inpatient Hospice Unit in Lima, Ohio.

William was born on Saturday, September 4, 1926, in Van Wert, Ohio, to the late Marion L. and Philia Mae (Poling) Fox. On April 7, 1951 he married Patricia L. Schmenk who preceded him in death in 2005.

William served in the Navy during World War II. He was a retired Carpenter Millwright for the Local 372 and UAW Local 2075 General Dynamics. Fishing, woodworking and spending time with his friends at Indian Lake were things he enjoyed in life. The family would like to express special thanks to all the supportive and loving friends at Froggy's, Atchison's and Tilton Hilton at Indian Lake.

He is survived by his three sons, Mark (Becky) Fox of Lima, Bruce Fox of Dayton and Brett (Margi) Fox of Canton, Michigan; ten grandchildren, Brian (Megan) Shinabery, Christopher (Sonya) Fox, Jason Fox, Andy Fox, Cortney (Mitch) Hooks, Nick Fox, Amanda Fox, Lauren Fox, Connor Fox and Ian Fox; seven great grandchildren; brother Terry (Judy) Fox of Van Wert; brother-in-law, James (Carol) Schmenk and woodworking friend, Jim McConnell.

He is preceded in death by: son Jeffrey Fox; daughter, Victoria Fox; siblings, Jean Hooker, Adelbert Fox, James Fox and Bob Fox,.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 P.M. and from 6 to 8 P.M. on Sunday, August 28, 2016 at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home in Lima, Ohio.

A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 A.M. on Monday, August 29, 2016 at St. Gerard Catholic Church. Father David Ross will officiate. Interment will be in Gethsemani Cemetery, Lima, Ohio.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Rita's Hospice.

Condolences may be expressed at www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com

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