J. ARTHUR “ART” TEMPLE, Age 88, of Hambden Twp., OH, died on Sunday, May 30, 2021, at UH Geauga Medical Center.  He was born in Chardon, OH on April 18, 1933, to Joseph V. and Geraldine E. (nee: Wilmot) Temple and was a life-long Chardon Area resident. Art was a graduate of Chardon High School, Class of 1951. He served in the US Army as a Specialist 3^rd class with the 15^th Artillery and was a rifle expert.

Art studied at Kent State University and became a registered land surveyor from January 27, 1961, until his retirement December 31, 2019. He joined the Chardon Volunteer Fire Dept. on January 3, 1964, and is one of their longest standing volunteers, serving for over 52 years as firefighter, Lieutenant, Captain, Assistant Chief and finally a trustee.  When he retired after 52 years, his badge number was also retired and received the title of Honorary Captain. He received a Resolution of Appreciation on February 13, 2014, from the Chardon City Council. He was a member of City Council in 1963. He also worked for Haueter Excavating and Geauga County Engineers Department for many years.  

Art loved being outdoors, fishing, canoeing, creating model airplanes, woodworking and OSU football and basketball. He was a founding member and president of the Chardon Firehouse Harmonica Band, where he met his wife, Debbie. Together they became the Windharps Harmonica Duet. Art was also a cancer survivor.

Survivors include his wife, Debra (nee: Hamper) Temple of Hambden Twp., whom he married on Sept. 4, 1998; children, Diana (Gary Pazzaglia) Temple of Romney, WV, and Mark (Marlene) Temple of Athens, OH; sister, Kathy Blair of Middlefield Village; brothers Ralph (Barbara) of Bend, OR and Kenneth (Donna) of Claridon Twp; several nieces and nephews.

Art was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Janette Staple and Eileen Weber; brother in laws, Arno Staple, Larry Weber and Gerry Blair.

A gathering for family and friends will be held at the Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 116 South St., Chardon, OH, on Friday, June 11, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. The Funeral Service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 12, at the Chardon Fire Dept., south end of Chardon Square, with interment to follow at Claridon Center Cemetery.

Donations may be made to the family, c/o P.O. Box 165, Chardon, OH  44024.

Arrangements made by the Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service. Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.