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Nick Obrenovich Obituary

Nick J. "Farmer Gone Wild" Obrenovich

Jul 19, 1930 - Jan 14, 2023

Collins

Nick J. "Farmer Gone Wild" Obrenovich, 92, of Collins, passed away Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at Cleveland Clinic after a brief illness.

Nick was born July 19, 1930, in Norwalk, to the late George and Stana (Djekic) Obrenovich.

He graduated from Milan High School in 1948. He was self-employed as a farmer, but was employed at Harrison Products and Celotex in earlier years. Nick was a member of Farm Bureau. In his spare time, he enjoyed gardening, tractor pulling, eating at the Woolly Bear, and working on tractors and cars. A special note was made by his wife that he NEVER took a vacation.

Nick is survived by his wife, Margaret, whom he married Aug. 18, 1950; daughters, Gail Parker of Wakeman and Kay (Darren) Kardotzke of Collins; son, David Obrenovich of Sandusky; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, Stanley (Betty) Obrenovich; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Obrenovich; and son, Brian Obrenovich, in infancy.

Friends may call 3-5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, at Collins UMC, 4290 Hartland Center Rd., Collins. Private burial will be at Riverside Cemetery, Berlin Heights, at a later date.

Those wishing to contribute to Nick's memory may do so to the donor's choice or Cleveland Clinic.

Toft Funeral Home, Hinman Chapel, is handling arrangements. Condolences may be shared online at toftfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Norwalk Reflector on Jan. 18, 2023.

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Cheryl King (Friend)

January 18, 2023

My deepest condolences.Nick was a great guy and a hard worker with a big heart. We shared a ton of laughs in our younger days. Praying for the family

Cheryl King (Champney)

January 18, 2023

My condolences.. Nick was a great guy.. Hard worker with a big heart...had a-lot of laughs in our younger days as friends....Praying for the family

Rick and Mary Anne Fletcher

January 18, 2023

Sorry about your loss.

Tom Oswalt

January 17, 2023

So sorry for your loss, my sincere condolences.

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