Delbert Buzz Carte

Delbert G. "Buzz" Carte, 79, of Vermilion, passed Friday, July 17, 2015 at his residence after a two year illness. Buzz was born January 25, 1936 in Dille, West Virginia and had been a Vermilion resident for over 50 years. He was an assembler for Ford Motor Co., Lorain for 30 years retiring in 1998 . Buzz was a member of U.A.W. local 425, and the Lorain County Coon Hunters Association. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and bluegrass music. He is survived by his longtime companion and wife Sally (nee Meier); children Edward (Patti) Boger of North Port, FL, Karlene (Jerry) Mongello of North Olmsted, Rebecca Meyers of Vermilion, Mary Pinto of Lorain, Beverly Legg of West Virginia, Deloris (Danny) Smith of Macedonia, Joyce Woods, Kenneth Carte, and Timothy Carte all of West Virginia; 24 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; sisters Janet (Carl) Fisher of Vermilion, and Shelby Rogers of West Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents Lorenza R. and Velma (nee Frame) Carte, one sister and two brothers. The family will receive friends on Monday, July 20th from 4-8 p.m. at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street Vermilion. and again on Tuesday from 11: 00 a.m. until the time of service at 12 noon at the funeral home. Reverend Randy Crabtree will officiate. Interment will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Lorain County Coon Hunters Association, 2400 Sunnyside Road, Vermilion, OH 44089. Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.