John Paul Dermer, 73, of Findlay, and formerly of Hoytville, died Saturday, June 18, 2011 at the Bridge Hospice Care Center. John was born on October 8, 1937 in Hoytville to the late Leo and Laura (Barcus) Dermer. John graduated from North Baltimore High School on May 28, 1956 and left for Great lakes Training Station, and the U.S. Navy less than one week later. After spending three decades serving in the Navy, John retired as an Aviation Structure Mechanic Senior Chief. John’s service took him from Chaicago to Alabama, California, Japan, Midway, Hawaii, Rhode Island, Norfolk, Australia, New Zealand, Ivory Coast, Italy, France, Spain, Greece, Florida, Vietnam, Portugal, Norway, Diego Garcia, and Maryland. After retiring, John continued to work for the Navy as a civilian; retiring after 10 years later. John’s civilian service took him to Venice, Munich, Brussels, Tel Aviv, Lisbon, and Brindisi. After completing 40 years of service to the Navy, John moved to Findlay to be closer to his mother, Laura. John, “Doby” to his friends, enjoyed hunting and fishing in the local area. John reunited with friends from high school he had not seen since leaving for the Navy. “Doby” and his old buddies were just as much trouble now as they were back then, just a little older and slower. John was a great husband, father, brother, and friend. John will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

John is survived by his wife of 44 years, whom he married on December 10, 1966, Maria (Esposito) Dermer, of Naples, Italy; children, Joseph of Spain, Richard of Findlay, Anna and Sonia of Italy, and Steve of Louisiana; 6 grandchildren; 3 sisters, Imalee of Michigan, Carolyn of Ashland and Nancy of North Baltimore. John was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Mary.

At John’s request, there will be no funeral services at this time. HUFFORD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 1500 Manor Hill Rd, Findlay (419-422-1500) has been entrusted with the arrangements.

The family of John would like to extend with deepest gratitude a thank you to Bridge Home Health and Hospice of Findlay for their wonderful care.