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Clarence Campbell Obituary
Sep 29, 1938 - Jan 14, 2023
Vermillion
Clarence F. "Butch" Campbell, 84, of Vermilion, died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at his home after a lengthy illness.
He was born Sept. 29, 1938, in Lorain and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 71 years moving from Lorain.
Butch graduated from Vermilion High School with the class of 1958. He worked for Ford Motor Co., Sandusky for 30 years retiring in 1998 as a stock handler. He had also worked for Fulper's Auto Parts and as a custodian for Vermilion Schools.
He was a member of American Motorcycle Association and UAW #425. Butch enjoyed riding motorcycles, fishing, watching the Browns, and spending time with his grandchildren and family.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Dorothy (nee Lengyel) Campbell of Vermilion; two sons, Jeffery (Kelly) Campbell of Berlin Heights and Kevin Campbell of Vermilion; three grandchildren, Sarah, Lacey, and Kaitlin; a sister, Evelyn (Robert) Novak of Port Richey, Florida; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John William and Evelyn (nee Luman) Campbell; two brothers, John H. and Benjamin Campbell; and his two sisters, Ella Smith and Mary Absher.
The family will receive friends 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, at Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery, Vermilion.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Lucy Idol Center for the Handicapped, P.O. Box 162, Vermilion, OH 44089.
Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.
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shirley j halverson
January 16, 2023
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January 17, 2023
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