Ransom Funeral Home
610 South Washington Street
Castalia, OH 44824
Phone: 419-626-6666
Fax: 419-684-5191
Email: ransom244@aol.com
Website: http://www.ransomfuneralhome.com
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Wendell J. Foreman, age 83, of Bellevue died Tuesday morning January 11, 2011 at Stein Hospice Care Center after a brief battle with cancer.
He was born November 18, 1927 in Sandusky and graduated from Townsend High School. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He worked for the ODNR Division of Wildlife as a wildlife area manager for 32 years and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Wendell was a life member of the Sandusky Amvets post 17; he served with the masons for over 50 years and was a member of the Monticello Lodge #244; Clyde chapter #90; Bellevue Council #82; Fremont Commandery #56; and 32nd Degree, Scottish Rite, Valley of Toledo.
He is survived by two daughters Karen Foreman, Vermilion and Kim Foreman, Corning; son Walter (Diane) Foreman, Monroeville; five grandchildren Katie Ries, Kyle Ramsey, Aubrey Hand, and Erin and Tyler Foreman; two brothers Jim (Eileen) Foreman and Jack (Joyce) Foreman; steadfast friend George Nelson; and several nieces and nephews.
Wendell was preceded in death by his wife Joan (Schliepp) Foreman in 2001; and parents Claude and Blanche (Pittenger) Foreman.
Friends may call from 2-4 PM Saturday in Ransom Funeral Home, 610 S. Washington St., Castalia; where memorial services will be held following visitation at 4:00 PM Saturday.
Memorials may be made to Stein Hospice Care Center, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky OH 44870 and the Ohio Masonic Home, 2655 W. National Rd., Springfield, OH 45504. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.ransomfuneralhome.com
