Brian Tucker, 74, of Bowling Green, Ohio passed away December 26, 2019. He was born November 20, 1945 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Ira and Bess (Prince) Tucker. He married Nancy (Chappell) on July 9th,1966 and she preceded him in death January 23, 2014.
He attended Temple City Senior High in California, graduating in 1963. He went on to attend Pasadena City College and Bowling Green State University where he obtained his Bachelor and Masters Degrees. Brian taught and coached at Bowling Green High School for 45 years. Throughout his career he taught Social Studies and coached cross country, track and women’s basketball. He umpired baseball and softball games at Carter Park in Bowling Green for many years.
He was a member of First Christian Church in Bowling Green where he served as an Elder and was a member of Bowling Green Kiwanis. Brian delivered meals on wheels in BG and was an avid bicycler.
He is survived by his sons Chris, Timm (Karen), Lynn and Scott (Christina) and 9 grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday January 10, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. at First Christian Church, 875 Haskins Rd. Bowling Green, Ohio 43402. Visitation will be held at the church Friday January 10, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. until the time of the service at 3:00 p.m. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Dunn Funeral Home in Bowling Green.
Brian was an animal lover his entire life and the family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made in his memory to the Wood County Humane Society.
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