Elmer “Bimp” O. Hawthorne, 78, of Wooster passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at Wooster Community Hospital after a short battle with cancer.
He was born August 7, 1944 in Dover the son of Ralph and Oda Snyder Hawthorne. On December 12, 1964, he married Mary Troyer. She survives.
Elmer was a 1962 graduate of Tusky Valley High School and served his country in the U.S. Army. He worked for Buehler’s as a meat department manager for 37 years. Elmer was a member of the Gnat Boxers Square Dance Club. He enjoyed going to cruise-ins with his 1960 Red Chevy Impala which won several awards, woodworking, gardening, playing cards, grilling and loved spending time with his family especially his grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, Mary, he is survived by his children Wendy (Tim) Nicholas of North Canton, Alicia (Brian Booms) Hawthorne of Fairlawn and Shane (Cheri) Hawthorne of Canton; grandchildren Alan Nicholas, Sarah (Julian Bass-Preceded) Nicholas, Nathan (Angelina Seamann) Nicholas, Elizabeth Nicholas, Reese (Hannah) Hawthorne, Breanne (Joe) Detwiler, Sawyer Hawthorne, Audrey Hawthorne, Tucker Hawthorne and Mary Kate Hawthorne; great-grandchildren Josiah Hawthorne and Lili Detwiler; a sister Marilyn Hutson of Portland, OR and a brother Donald “Pete” Hawthorne of New Philadelphia; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Beverly Zifer, Emma Nichols and infant sisters Emma Jean and Janice Hawthorne; brothers Donald, Nelson, Bill, Dave, Larry and Paul Hawthorne.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 1:00 PM at McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster with Pastor Bruce Smith, Sr. officiating.
Friends will be received 2 hours prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home.
Burial take place in Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to Salvation Army, 437 S. Market St., Wooster, OH 44691.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com
Our condolences to cousin Mary and family. It’s always so hard to say goodbye and let go. Our thoughts and prayers are for you at this time of grieving. Chupp cousins.
Our most sincere condolences to the entire family. Harold and Michelle
So very sorry for your loss, Bimp was one of the good guys. I have a wood shelf and basket that Bimp made that I will cherish forever; he will be missed. Sending my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
My condolence to Mary and family. I will miss seeing Bimp washing his car. Sending best wishes, thoughts and prayers.
Thank you for your service. Condolences to the family.
Our deepest sympathy to Mary and family . We will miss seeing Bimp at the car shows. Thoughts and prayers to you and family
So saddened to hear of Bimp’s passing. Many childhood memories of him from Buehler’s. Prayers for the family.
Julie Leathers Stahl
Mary and family
Deepest sympathy to you for your loss . Bump was a great guy & friend/boss.
Prayers to you
Ron Kurtz
Julie Covert
So sorry for you and family . All will be in our prayers.
Mary and family, so sorry to hear of Bimp’s passing. He was a great guy to work for at Buehler’s and I am so glad I ran on to him and Mary a while back at the restaurant in New Philadelphia. Deepest Sympathy and you’re in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary, My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Mary and family, we send you our deepest sympathies. May your precious memories sustain you.
Mary – Heartfelt sympathy for the loss of Bimp – may God wrap his arms around you and your family !
So sorry to hear Mary – condolences to you and your family. Memories are forever, believe me, so true!
Mary we are so sorry to hear about Bimp. I really enjoyed working with him and have nothing but fond memories.
Mary and family Our deepest sympathies. Hugs to you your family as you grieve.
So sorry to hear of Bimps passing. He was such a good man and I love you both. I am praying for you and your family. What a terrible loss. May God help you all get through these difficult times. Let me know if we can do anything to help you.
My prayers and regards go out to you.
Miss our connection at water aerobics .
Mary & family so sorry to hear of the passing of Bimp what a kind man he was you’re family will be in are prayers. Alicia sending you hugs&love Judy
Bimp and family.. worked with bimp for many years at buehler’s. He was the best. Just saw him there on Wednesday. It hurts.
Mary,we are so sorry to hear about Bimp he will certainly be missed,he was a good guy and have a lot of good memories.
Mary, just heard about Bimp’s passing. Praying for your family through this time. Glad I got to see him a few weeks past. He was a joy to work with at the downtown store. One of the nicest person I ever met. I never saw him angry or upset…..always easy going.
Oh Mary and all the kids. Bimp was one of the great guys! He was fun, loving and caring! We are so so sorry to learn of this. We are out of the country but our prayers and hugs are with you all. Sending our love and condolences to surround you all. Many prayers and love to you all.
Wendy, my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. God has your dad now and he is no longer suffering. Take comfort in your memories. They will carry you thru the days ahead.
Prayers for your family.. I always enjoyed Bimp at work,kind and caring and always a positive complement for you. May your memories give you joy and peace.Rest in peace Bump.
To all the family. There r no words so I won’t try. Just know u r in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Mary, I’m so sorry for your loss. Life goes on but it is never the same. I live in Florida so I can’t come to calling hours but I wish I could. Mom always enjoyed your visits. I will be thinking of you.
So sorry to learn of Bimps passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Mary, and your family.
Mary, I was out of town when Bimp passed. I also was still away during funeral service, too. So very sorry for your loss! May God comfort you in your time of sorrow!
I loved hearing about the car shows you went too! Sorry again!
Oh Mary – I’m just now learning of the the loss of Bimp. My heart aches for you. He was such a great guy. Sending my deepest heartfelt sympathies and lots of hugs.
I am so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful neighbor !
Mary and family,
You have all of our sympathy. I worked 11 years with Bimp at Milltown Buehler’s from 1991-2002.
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers at your time of loss .
Bret & Susan Shetler & family