[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 30 (Thursday, February 15, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E193]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF JIM DeGOOD

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                             HON. TIM RYAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 15, 2018

  Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to remember the life of 
Jim DeGood who passed away peacefully on January 22, 2018 in Niles, 
Ohio. I can't really speak of Jim without speaking of Nancy in the same 
breath. They were partners in every sense of the word. And they were a 
force for me when I first started running for political office. I am 
forever indebted to them for helping launch my career.
  Jim was born on May 7, 1935 in Marysville, Ohio to Max and Marjory 
Schoenleb DeGood. He was the oldest of four children. Jim was a 1953 
graduate of Marysville High School where he was an honors student, 
president of student council, and recipient of nine varsity letters in 
three different sports. He continued his education at The Ohio State 
University earning a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Business 
Administration in 1953.
  He began his career with the underwriting division of the Glens Falls 
Insurance Company at their Columbus office later becoming the manager 
of that department. In 1967, he moved to Warren, Ohio and joined the 
Gamble Insurance Agency. Some years later, Jim and his partners 
purchased The Gamble Agency. It continued to operate in Howland as the 
Gibson-DeGood Insurance Agency until Jim retired. Jim was also a member 
of the Independent Insurance Agents Association of Trumbull County 
being the treasurer of that organization for over 25 years.
  Outside of work, Jim was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish 
in Niles, Ohio. Additionally, he was an active participant in various 
business and social organization in the community, including The 
Chamber, Kiwanis, YMCA, TAG, Butler Art, The Buckeye Club, Trumbull 
County Club, Ohio State Faculty Club, and the Ohio State Alumni 
Association. Jim also enjoyed spending time with his family and 
friends. He enjoyed traveling, cooking, and taking care of his home. 
Above all, he was an avid sports fan of the Indians, the Browns, and 
the Cavs. One of the highlights of his life was a visit to Augusta 
National Golf Course to witness the play of the Masters Golf 
Tournament. He especially enjoyed watching Ohio State Football games. 
He was a season ticket holder for 48 years, following the Buckeyes to 
several bowl games across the country.
  He will be truly missed by his wife Nancy Vennitti DeGood, the love 
of his life; his son, Douglas DeGood of Charleston, South Carolina; his 
daughter Terri Pytlik of Warren; his brother Jerry DeGood and his wife 
Mary of Brookville, Florida; and by so many others who had the pleasure 
of knowing Jim. I extend my deepest and sincerest condolences

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