(Member Of Winameg Christian Church)
Lemoyne Eugene Tuckerman, 87 years of age, of Delta passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at the Defiance Inpatient Hospice Care.
He was born September 7, 1936, to the late Bert and Esther (Buehrer) Tuckerman in Wauseon, Ohio. Lemoyne was a twelve-year graduate of Chesterfield High School in 1954, after graduation he worked at the Windor Canning Factory in Wauseon and on the construction of the Ohio Turnpike.
In 1957 he enlisted in the Army, where he would spend the next two years in Germany and honorably discharged in 1959.
On October 8, 1960, Lemoyne would marry Carol Kistner and together they would spend 63 years until his passing. From this union were born three children Ann, Jacqueline and Barry.
He worked at Sheridan Manufacturing (Sheller Globe) retiring after 35 years. Lemoyne was a lifelong member of the Winameg Christian Church and the Winameg Sportsman Club.
He loved to vacation in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, where he would spend time fishing. For many years, Lemoyne enjoyed coon hunting and if the weather permitted it, you could often find him biking 4-6 miles at Oak Openings Park.
He enjoyed the Fulton County Fair, Threshers, Oakshade Raceway and going to auctions. Once his grandkids came along, he loved going to their sporting events and cheering them on.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Carol; children, Barry (Jodi) Tuckerman of Wauseon, Ann (Tom) Salsbury of Metamora, Jackie Tuckerman of Wadsworth, Ohio; grandchildren, Clayton Salsbury, Hannah Reichler, Chandler Tuckerman, Connor Tuckerman and Gunner Gabel; great grandchildren, Hazel, Dexter, Maren Salsbury, Grayson and Griffin Reichler, Kolton Gabel, Hudson, Judah and Luke Tuckerman and sister, Jane (Carl) Olmstead of Wauseon.
Lemoyne was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Marvin Tuckerman, Linda Lee and infant brother, Roger Tuckerman.
Friends and family will be received from 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at Barnes Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 5825 St Hwy 109, Delta, Ohio 43515. A funeral service honoring and celebrating Lemoyne’s life will begin at 10:00 AM on Monday, August 12, 2024, also at the funeral home with Pastor Jim Mann officiating. Interment will follow at Winameg Cemetery with Military Rites provided by the Fulton County Honor Guard.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Defiance Inpatient Hospice, 6825 St RT 66 N, Defiance, Ohio 43512 or FCHC Geriatric Psych 5th Floor, 725 S. Shoop Ave, Wauseon, Ohio 43567 in his memory.
Online condolences may be sent to the family through our website at www.barnesfuneralchapel.com.
