Donald Eugene BEST and Debra Ann BROSE
Husband Donald Eugene BEST
Born: 27 Apr 1954 Baptized: Died: May 2000 Buried:
Father: Paul Ellsworth BEST (1929-1997) Mother: Marylin Frances HARLETT (1928-2017)
Marriage:
Wife Debra Ann BROSE (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Baptized: Died: Buried:
Father: Virgil Jacob BROSE (1926-1995) Mother: Mary Florence DEPINET (1925-2011)
Other Spouse: Stephen P ZELLNER
Other Spouse: David R EARL
Children
1 M Christopher Paul BEST (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Baptized: Died: Buried:
2 M Joshua David BEST (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Baptized: Died: Buried:
Notes: Marriage
Remarried 25 May 1979 about 3 weeks after Debra divorce from Stephen Zellner
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Edward Joseph BEST and Nettie Myrtle KINNEY
Husband Edward Joseph BEST
Born: 21 Nov 1911 Baptized: 3 Dec 1911 - St. Joesph's Catholic Church, Salem Twp., Wyandot County, Ohio Died: 20 Feb 1983 - Bucyrus, Crawford County, Ohio Buried: - Crawford County Memory Gardens, Crestline, Crawford County, Ohio
Father: William BEST (1882-1918) Mother: Mary KURTZMAN (1886-1956)
Marriage:
Wife Nettie Myrtle KINNEY
Born: 31 Oct 1913 Baptized: Died: 6 Aug 1986 Buried: - Crawford County Memory Gardens, Crestline, Crawford County, Ohio
Father: Jasper KINNEY Mother: Mary MABREY
Children
1 F Patricia Ann BEST
Born: 28 Feb 1935 - Iberia Cemetery, Morrow County, Ohio Baptized: Died: 10 May 2001 - St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio Buried: 15 May 2001 - St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, Tiffin, Seneca County, OhioSpouse: Francis John ZOELLER Marr: 9 Jun 1956 - St. Joesph Catholic Church, Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio
2 M Eugene BEST (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Baptized: Died: Buried:
3 F Juanita BEST (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Baptized: Died: Buried:Spouse: KIBLER (living)
4 M Robert Edward BEST
Born: 31 May 1936 - Galion, Crawford County, Ohio Baptized: Died: 25 Feb 1985 - Morrow County Hospital, Morrow County, Ohio Buried: - Crawford County Memory Gardens, Crestline, Crawford County, OhioSpouse: W Jean INGLEHORN (living)
5 M William C BEST
Born: 29 Feb 1944 - Bucyrus, Crawford County, Ohio Baptized: Died: 14 May 2012 - His Home In Crestline, Crawford County, Ohio Buried: - Crawford County Memory Gardens, Crestline, Crawford County, OhioSpouse: Nancy Lee SCHIEFER (living)
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Eugene F BEST and Mary Catherine TROIANO
Husband Eugene F BEST (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Baptized: Died: Buried:
Father: Virgil Joseph BEST (1912-1991) Mother: Idella Catherine CORNELY (1913-2003)
Marriage:
Wife Mary Catherine TROIANO
Born: 23 Oct 1937 Baptized: Died: 2 Apr 2011 - Ohio State Medical Center, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio Buried:
Father: Frank Michael TROIANO Sr (1913-1978) Mother: Nicolena Thresa PERNA (1915-1998)
Children
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Eugene Thomas BEST and Joanne LAVER
Husband Eugene Thomas BEST
Born: 11 Jun 1935 - Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio Baptized: Died: 26 Jun 2011 - Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio Buried: - Pleasant Union Cemetery, Old Fort, Seneca County, Ohio
Father: Harry David BEST (1907-1994) Mother: Marjorie A HUNKER (1911-1972)
Marriage:
Other Spouse: Sandra Lou HADE
Wife Joanne LAVER (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Baptized: Died: Buried:
Children
1 M Troy Lee BEST
Born: 1963 Baptized: Died: 22 Apr 1978 - Maple Grove Cemetery, Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio Buried:Spouse: This person had no known marriage and no known children
General Notes: Husband - Eugene Thomas BEST
Whitey was raised by his mother and stepfather, Bernard Lee. He was a 1954 graduate of Fremont Ross High School and served in the Army National Guard until his discharge in 1963. He started as a salesman at Pfister's Clothing Store then moved to work at Lytle's Clothing Store.
Whitey was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, the Fremont Elks, the AACA (Antique Automobile Club of America) and the Model T Ford Club International. He had a passion for Model T Tours and enjoyed his annual visit to attend the Hershey Swap Meet.
Whitey was known for restoration of brass lights and had the true mind of an artist, creator and engineer.
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Eugene Thomas BEST and Sandra Lou HADE
Husband Eugene Thomas BEST
Born: 11 Jun 1935 - Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio Baptized: Died: 26 Jun 2011 - Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio Buried: - Pleasant Union Cemetery, Old Fort, Seneca County, Ohio
Father: Harry David BEST (1907-1994) Mother: Marjorie A HUNKER (1911-1972)
Marriage:
Other Spouse: Joanne LAVER
Wife Sandra Lou HADE (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Baptized: Died: Buried:
Father: Harry E HADE (1905-1986) Mother: Kathryn E LAVO (1907-1994)
Other Spouse: BEST
Children
1 F Jodi BEST (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Baptized: Died: Buried:Spouse: Rick HOOVER (living)
General Notes: Husband - Eugene Thomas BEST
Whitey was raised by his mother and stepfather, Bernard Lee. He was a 1954 graduate of Fremont Ross High School and served in the Army National Guard until his discharge in 1963. He started as a salesman at Pfister's Clothing Store then moved to work at Lytle's Clothing Store.
Whitey was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, the Fremont Elks, the AACA (Antique Automobile Club of America) and the Model T Ford Club International. He had a passion for Model T Tours and enjoyed his annual visit to attend the Hershey Swap Meet.
Whitey was known for restoration of brass lights and had the true mind of an artist, creator and engineer.
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Frank Henry BEST and Anna COPPLER
Husband Frank Henry BEST
Born: 23 Jul 1874 - Salem Twp., Wyandot County, Ohio Baptized: Died: 22 Feb 1953 - Home At 315 N 8Th St., Upper Sandusky, Wyandot County, Ohio Cause of Death: Chronic intestinal nephritis Buried: 25 Feb 1953 - St. Joesph's Catholic Cemetery, Salem Twp., Wyandot County, Ohio
Father: John BEST (1830-1904) Mother: Elizabeth REISTER (1838-1920)
Marriage: 2 Oct 1902Events
• 1940 Census: Apr 1940, Salem Twp., Wyandot Co, Ohio.
Wife Anna COPPLER
Born: Abt 1880 Baptized: Died: 19 Dec 1967 Buried: 21 Dec 1967 - St. Joesph's Catholic Cemetery Salem Twp., Wyandot County, Ohio
Children
1 M John Francis BEST
Born: 25 May 1906 Baptized: 3 Jun 1906 - St. Joesph's Catholic Church, Salem Twp., Wyandot County, Ohio Died: 17 Jun 1935 - At State Highway Patrol Barracks, Allen Twp., Hancock County, Ohio Cause of Death: Electrical shock Buried: 20 Jun 1935 - St. Joesph's Catholic Cemetery, Salem Twp., Wyandot County, OhioSpouse: Violet A
2 M Virgil Joseph BEST
Born: 27 Apr 1912 Baptized: 28 Apr 1912 - St. Joesph's Catholic Church, Salem Twp., Wyandot County, Ohio Died: 13 Jul 1991 - Marion, Henry Co., Ohio Buried:Spouse: Idella Catherine CORNELY Marr: 18 Jan 1935 - St. Mary's Church, Covington, KY
Medical Notes: Husband - Frank Henry BEST
Gershom J BEST and Minnie WINGART
Husband Gershom J BEST
Born: 1876 Baptized: Died: Aug 1965 Buried: - Pleasant Union Cemetery, Old Fort, Seneca County, Ohio
Father: Henry Luther BEST (1834-1910) Mother: Mary Jane LAMBRIGHT (1833-907)
Marriage: 29 Aug 1907 - Seneca County, Ohio
Wife Minnie WINGART
Born: 1875 Baptized: Died: Oct 1953 Buried:
Children
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Harry David BEST and Marjorie A HUNKER
Husband Harry David BEST
Born: 22 May 1907 - Seneca County, Ohio Baptized: Died: 24 Feb 1994 - Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio Buried: - Greenlawn Cemetery, Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio
Father: David Eugene BEST (1871-1954) Mother: Laura Ellen BEAVER (1872-1938)
Marriage: 2 Oct 1928 - Seneca County, Ohio
Other Spouse: Kathryn E MILLER - 3 Apr 1941 - Seneca County, Ohio
Wife Marjorie A HUNKER
Born: 11 Apr 1911 Baptized: Died: 15 Mar 1972 Buried: - Oakwood Cemetery, Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio
Father: George Mathias HUNKER (1875-1958) Mother: Ida Mae MICHAELS (1879-1943)
Other Spouse: Bernard Vernon LEE - 22 Jul 1939 - Williams County, Ohio
Children
1 M Paul Ellsworth BEST
Born: 13 Apr 1929 Baptized: Died: 20 Jan 1997 - Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio Buried:Spouse: Marylin Frances HARLETT Marr: 1950Spouse: Clara Elsie EVERHART Marr: 23 Jul 1981 - Seneca County, Ohio
2 M Robert Harry BEST
Born: 9 Jan 1933 Baptized: Died: 15 Apr 1997 Buried:Spouse: Elizabeth Ann VALENTI
3 M Eugene Thomas BEST
Born: 11 Jun 1935 - Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio Baptized: Died: 26 Jun 2011 - Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio Buried: - Pleasant Union Cemetery, Old Fort, Seneca County, OhioSpouse: Joanne LAVER (living)Spouse: Sandra Lou HADE (living)
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