John R. Carman Sr.

John Ross Carman Sr., 72 of Defiance, Ohio formally of Toledo, Ohio passed away January 30, 2023 at his home following a long battle with cancer. 

He was born in Toledo Ohio on March 11, 1950, the son of the late Anita Kouch and Robert Carman.   After moving to Defiance, he met and married Bonita Carman who Survived.  He was retired.  

John proudly served his country in the United States Navy.  He was a boiler tech on the USS Harold E. Holt FF-1074 and served two tours in Vietnam and had many tales to talk about.

John worked for Toledo Edison for over 30 years.  He would always say he never worked a day in his life because he loved his job.  John was also a Union Stewardess for Local 245 and very proud to do so.

Preceded him in death were his parents and one sister, Cheryl Carman 

John is survived by his wife and four children, Tracie (Bradley) Shisler of Oakwood, OH, Johnny (Helana) Carman of Toledo, OH, (Danita (Troy) Bryant of Defiance, OH and Jimmy Salyers of Defiance, OH.  He had many grandchildren and great grandchildren and his special loves Charlie and Hoppy.

John will be buried at Arlington Nation Cemetery at a later date. Schaffer Funeral Home was honored to assist the family with arrangements.

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