Charles Thomas Harmon

Andover, Ohio - Charles Thomas Harmon, age 89, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2010, in Andover, Ohio. He was born on October 28, 1920, in Warren, Ohio, the son of Verla (Jewell) and Charles Edgar Harmon. Because of the travel involved in his father's job he was never able to complete a school year in the same place. On June 14, 1940 he married Margaret E. Burt. He often stated that "marrying her is the best thing I ever did". Tom served in the United States Navy during World War II from 1944 until 1946. He completed electronics school in Ames, Iowa and then served in Africa, Italy and Sicily. Upon his discharge, Tom returned to Andover where he was the janitor for the school. Later he became the service man for the Andover Hardware Store. In the 1950's he was hired by Electric Products Company in Cleveland, Ohio, in the service department. He traveled for the company installing generators for major pumping stations. When he retired in 1982 he was in charge of engineering sales, parts, service and quality control. Tom had a passion for traveling, he always wanted to know what was over the next hill. He took his family camping, then trailering and eventually motor homing his way across the country while instilling this passion in his family and friends. Tom was known as the fix-it-man and spent time fixing things for anyone who asked for his help. He was a volunteer fireman for the Andover Volunteer Fire Department. He was elected to Andover Village Council in 1980 and served for twenty-eight years, including eight years as Andover's Mayor. Tom enjoyed fishing and woodcarving, making wooden toy trains and trucks. He leaves many happy memories with all who loved him. Survivors include his wife of seventy years, Margaret E. (Burt) Harmon of Andover, Ohio; a daughter, Jo Anne (Gordon) Tressler of Dorset, Ohio; two sons, Carlyn D. (Marie) Harmon of Andover, Ohio and William E. (Faye) Harmon of Tappahannock, Virginia; eight grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; five great great grandchildren; a brother-in-law; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Betty Mae Poloquin and Beverly Hapke; one granddaughter, Anita Kolb; and one great granddaughter, Alicia Kolb. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 2, 2010 at 11:00 AM at Baumgardner Funeral Home,134 Prospect Street, Andover, Ohio. Burial will follow in Dorset Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 1166 Lake Ave., Ashtabula,OH 44004. Guestbook available at www.baumgardnerfuneralhome.com

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