Lazzlo M. Namath, 69, Enjoyed painting, sailing, and reading

He was born March 17, 1935 in Budapest Hungary and has been a Vermillion area resident for the past 40 years.

He was a Iron Worker, working out of the Iron Workers Local Union #17 and retired after 30 years.

He was a member of the Freedom Fighters during the Hungarian Revolution and also served in the Merchant Marines in Hungary.

Mr. Namath was a loving father and grandfather who enjoyed painting, sailing, playing the guitar, and especially enjoyed reading.

Survivors include 3 sons, Gordon Lawson of Augusta, GA, Lazzlo M. Nemeth of Elyria, Walter Scott Nemeth of Vermillion; a daughter, Gina Wensink of Vermillion, and 7 grandchildren.

Preceding his death was his wife, Sandra Namath in 1998.

Riddle funeral home is handling the arrangements. Private services will be held.