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John Bame obituary, 1939-2024, Findlay, OH

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1939

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2024

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John Bame Obituary

John Robert "Bob" Bame

John Robert "Bob" Bame, 84, of Findlay, passed away at 9:05 a.m. Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, at Sunrise Assisted Living.

He was born Sept. 4, 1939, in Bluffton, to Clifton B. and Lorena D. (Wise) Bame. He married Gloria Thompson on Aug. 12, 1961, and she preceded him in death Oct. 25, 2022.

He is survived by a daughter, Deborah (Gary) Dick of Findlay; daughter-in-law, Carrie Bame of Findlay; three grandchildren, Jeremy (Lisa) Dick of Michigan, Josh (Kendyl) Bame of Findlay, and Amber (Brad) Couchot of Jenera; three great-grandchildren, Darren Dick, Charlotte Couchot, and Dahlia Couchot; two brothers, Marvin (Linda) Bame of North Carolina and Laverne (Marilyn) Bame of Alabama; and sister, Carolyn Robinson of Bluffton.

Bob was preceded in death by a son, James Bame of Findlay; brother, Edgar E. Bame; former brother-in-law, Marty Robinson; three sisters-in-law, Cathie, Sharon, and Sally Thompson; and niece, Lori Amstutz.

Bob was self-employed. He and Gloria owned Bame's Garden Center and Findlay Power Equipment and Farm. He was also formerly employed at the G & W Sugar Beet Plant.

Visitation for family and friends will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, until the time of Bob's funeral at 11 a.m. at Kirkpatrick-Behnke Funeral Home, Findlay, with Pastor Matthew Nowak officiating. Burial will be at Bishop Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cancer Patient Services, 1800 North Blanchard Street, Suite 120, Findlay, Ohio, 45840.

Online condolences may be sent via www.kirkpatrickbehnke.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Courier on Feb. 13, 2024.

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Nicole M Thompson

February 13, 2024

My heart goes out to u Debbie and family u are in my thoughts and prayers!! Sorry I can't be there

Love always
Nicole Thompson

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