John B. Nicodemus

John B. Nicodemus, 77 of Genoa, OH died peacefully on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. He was born August 20, 1942 in Toledo, OH to the late Howard and Sylvia (Backus) Nicodemus. He was a 1960 graduate of Elmwood High School and attended Bowling Green State University. On August 14, 1965 he married the former Janice Damschroder and she survives. John served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War where he was an Artillery Officer and was awarded the Bronze Star with a "V" Device for Valor. He co-owned and operated CN Construction Supplies in Toledo for 18 years retiring in 2004. John was a member of the Port Clinton Yacht Club, Rockwell Springs Trout Club and was a Life Member of V.F.W. Post #7510. John was an avid sailor where he competed in sailboat racing. He also loved to flyfish, spend his winters with his wife in Key West, FL, and go to the family cabin in Pennsylvania. Survivors include his wife of 54 years Janice of Genoa, OH; daughter Elizabeth Nicodemus of Nashville, IN; and grandson Matthew Carey of Palo Alto, CA. An Open House to Celebrate his life will be held at Schedel Gardens on Sunday, May 23, 2021 from 1-4pm. He will be buried in Harris- Elmore Union Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be directly sent to Tri-State Collie Rescue c/o Sharon Goodburn, 3665 Niblick Place, Powell, OH 43065 or a charity of the donors choice. The community is encouraged to share a fond memory or leave a condolence with the family at www.crosserfuneralhome.com. Funeral Home: Crosser Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Elmore-Genoa Chapel 19550 West State Route 51 Elmore, OH US 43416 Service: Crosser Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Elmore-Genoa Chapel 19550 West State Route 51 Elmore, OH US 43416