Lester D. Bigelow

Lester D. "Buddy" Bigelow, 88, of Clyde, Ohio, died early Sunday morning, December 22, 2024 at The Echelon of Medina.
Les was born December 8, 1936 in Clyde. He attended Clyde Schools and was 1954 graduate. During his school years, Les worked at various businesses in Clyde, including Hurd's Grocery, Friedley's Supermarket and the French Nursery. After high school he was employed at the Clyde Whirlpool Facility for several years.
He attended the Bowling Green State University earning a bachelor's degree in business administration. For almost 31 years, Les worked for the American Greetings Corporation, retiring in 1994. Following retirement, he returned to Clyde.
Les was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Clyde, Ohio and former member of the United Church of Christ in Olmstead Falls, Ohio.
Les spent a considerable amount of time fishing the local pond and continued that activity sporadically throughout his life. He also enjoyed home maintenance, old cars and car shows.
Survivors include his children, Stephanie (Sam) Maxwell of Medina, Ohio, Stephen (Tabatha) Bigelow of Newport, Ohio; grandchildren, Justin (Rachel) Maxwell, Brian (Devin) Maxwell, Lindsey (Brian) Demeter, Mekayla (Daniel) Brickner, Destiny (Kevin) Hlad, Toby Bigelow, Brittany (Nathan) Greathouse, Josh Saunders; and great grandchildren, Summer Maxwell, Carter Maxwell, Daisy Maxwell, Delilah Maxwell, Ella Maxwell, Lucy Maxwell, Maxon Demeter, Theo Demeter, Evren Demeter, Lucas Brickner, Ivy Brickner, Benjamin Greathouse, Kolt Hlad, and Kade Hlad.
Les was preceded in death by his mother, Cleora "Sadie" Bigelow Moyer and step-father, Richard L. Moyer.
Visitation will be 12:00 PM, Monday, December 30, 2024 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 147 W. Forest St., Clyde, OH 43410 until time of Funeral Service at 1:00 PM. Donations in memory of Les should be directed to Sandusky County Humane Society, 1315 N. River Rd., Fremont, OH 43420 or to St Paul Lutheran Church Youth Ministry, 147 W. Forest St., Clyde, OH 43410.