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Ray Bausman Obituary
Ray "Ed" Bausman, 83, of Findlay, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025. He was born July 11, 1941, in Findlay to Ray and Ruth (Monday) Bausman. On October 26, 1963, he married Suzanne K. Coffman and she survives. Ray is also survived by his daughter, Stephanie (Dave) Lewis of Strongsville; and one grandson, Aaron Lewis. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sisters, Sally Edgington and Nancy Foust.
Ed worked for many years at Whirlpool Corporation. He loved spending time at his home in Michigan and attending hunting camp in Pennsylvania with his friends. He was a longtime NASCAR fan. He was a lifetime member of Field and Stream Bow Hunters Club, where he was famous for his chili.
Visitation will be from 10-12 p.m. Saturday, March 15, 2025, at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, where a celebration of life will begin at 12 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in memory of Ed to Field and Stream Bow Hunters Club.
Online condolences can be expressed to the family by visiting coldrencrates.com.
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Donna Gower
March 10, 2025
Mr Ed will be missed. He was an awesome friend to all. RIP
Rebecca
March 10, 2025
Stephanie I always have great memories of your dad on my way home from Washington elementary school. Always had a smile and just a sweet dad like dad appeal. Praying for you and your mom. Rebecca Durbin
Patty Maher
March 6, 2025
My condolences. I loved it when Ray and Bob would play Uno at the Heritage and I had to keep my eye on them as they would on occasion try to slip a wrong card in. Ed always made Bob and me smile. Condolences again. Patty Maher
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