Buddy Kindred

Buddy Lee Kindred, 94, of Clyde, OH went to be with the Lord Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25, 2025 at his home in the loving care of his family. Buddy was born February 27, 1931 in Clyde, OH the son of the late Earnest Kindred and Helen Zellers.

He was a 1949 graduate of Clyde High School and enlisted in the US Army. After his honorable discharge on December 18, 1952 he enlisted in the National Guard until his honorable discharge on July 26, 1957.

Buddy had worked at Whirlpool Corp finishing his career in transportation and traffic control management. Buddy was active in the Clyde community; he served as a Boy Scout Leader, Clyde Auxiliary Police and chairman of the Easter Seals to name a few. He also worked part time for the Sandusky County Sheriff's Department; having attended the Peoples Law School March 1, 1989.

Buddy enjoyed attending and watching all sporting events, especially football, basketball and car racing. His greatest interest was his love of horses. He spent may weekends at horse shows and trail riding along with weekend camping. Buddy also enjoyed his artwork, and sharing many projects with family and friends. In addition to painting, he enjoyed leather crafts and e-mailing family and friends on his computer.

On June 20, 1952, Buddy married the late Joyce M. Cleveland and was married for nearly 6o years. He is survived by his four sons: Scott L. (Julie) Kindred of Cameron, NC, Richard D. (Jackie) Kindred of Fremont, OH, Jeffery L. Kindred of Clyde, OH, and Kevin P. (Dee) Kindred of Clyde, OH, ten grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.

Visitation will take place from 4-7pm, Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at the Auxter-Recker Funeral Home. 218 S. Main St., Clyde OH. Funeral Services will be conducted 10:30am, Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at the funeral home. Pastor Forrest Kirchenbauer of Grace Community Church will officiate. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memory Gardens, Clyde, OH. Memorial Contributions may be made to Firelands Hospice.