Clarence W. Baumert

Clarence Tack W. Baumert, 92, of Oak Harbor, Ohio, died Thursday, April 17, 2008, in the Ohio Veterans Home, Sandusky, Ohio. Clarence was born December 19, 1915, in Rocky Ridge, Ohio, to Paul and Matilda Arndt Baumert. On August 9, 1947, in Rocky Ridge he married Esther Hehl, who survives him. Clarence was a blacksmith by trade but had worked at U.S. Gypsum in Genoa in maintenance. He had also worked for Art Whaley in Oak Harbor for several years and for New York Central Railroad. His many hobbies included wood carving, gardening and homemade wine making. He served in the Army during WWII and was a member of the Oak Harbor VFW. In addition to his wife, Esther, Clarence is survived by his daughters, Connie William Thomas of Toledo and Sharon Michael McCullough of Texas and one granddaughter, Charity Thomas. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Howard and Edward Baumert, and sisters, Edna Pittman, Alice Kleinhans, Leona Augsburger, Luetta Favro and Gertrude Fauley. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 21, 2008, in the St. John Ev. Lutheran Church, Oak Harbor, with interment to follow in Union Cemetery with full military rights. Visitation will be Sunday, April 20, 2008, from 2:00-8:00 p.m. The family has suggested memorials for Clarence to St. John Ev. Lutheran Church Endowment Trust Fund, the Senior Choir, or the donors choice.