Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Holgate, OH and surrounding areas.
Johnny Ray Fleetwood
July 11, 2025
Johnny Ray Fleetwood age 66, of Holgate, died in his daughters Ney home on Friday morning, July 11, 2025. He was born December 5, 1958 to Earl and Doris (Riley) Fleetwood in Mountain Grove, Missouri. Johnny graduated from Holgate High School in 1977. On June 26, 1987, he married Bonnie Jean Hahn. Johnny was employed with Campbell's Company. He was...
Doris Marie Green Bock
June 22, 2025
Doris Marie Green Bock age 88, died Sunday afternoon in her daughters Ottawa home. Doris was born December 21, 1936 to Daniel and Dagney (Chellberg) Carlson in Chicago, IL. After graduating high school, she studied to become a real estate agent. She was self-employed in Hometown Reality. There will be no public Services. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Zachrich...
Donald E. Treft, Jr.
June 22, 2025
Donald E. Treft, Jr. age 81, of Holgate died on Sunday morning, June 22, 2025 at Vancrest of Holgate. Donald was born in North Baltimore on September 30, 1943 to Donald and Helen (Hosler) Treft, Sr. He was a chicken farmer working in the family business. There will be a private burial. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Zachrich Family...
Chad Giesige
June 17, 2025
Chad W. Giesige, 50, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at the Cleveland VA Medical Center’s Hospice Unit surrounded by his family. Chad was born on February 20, 1975 in Defiance to Bill and Kathy (Schuller) Giesige. He was a 1993 graduate of Ayersville High School where he was later inducted into the Hall of Honor for his...
Nancy Jean Gerken
June 8, 2025
Nancy Jean (Baker) Gerken, age 74, of Holgate, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 8, 2025, as the result of an automobile accident.
Nancy was born on December 26, 1950, in Defiance, Ohio, to the late Robert and Gladys (Sanford) Baker. She was baptized at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church and grew up on the family farm just south of Holgate....
Dyle Jason Roth
May 17, 2025
Dyle Jason Roth age 93, went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 17, 2025. He was born on November 4, 1931 at his family’s farm in Defiance, Ohio, near Ayersville. Dyle was named after the doctor who delivered him, Dyle Jason Schlosser. His parents were Evelyn (Rigg) Roth and Arthur D. Roth from Defiance. Dyle graduated from...
Jack Ewald
May 8, 2025
Jack Albert Ewald, II age 79, of Leipsic, died Thursday evening at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center. Jack was born on August 15, 1945 on the military base in Lawton, OK to Jack A. and Norma (Welch) Ewald, Sr.. He graduated from Cincinnati Parcel High School. He enlisted in the United States Army. On June 11, 1976, he...
Michael L. Okuley
May 7, 2025
Michael "Mick" Okuley age 79, of New Bavaria, passed away Wednesday morning, May 7, 2025 at the Defiance In Patient Hospice Center after a short illness. Michael was born May 19, 1945 to Leo and Edna (Westrick) Okuley who preceded him in death. On April 15, 1967, he married Carol Sue Fortman who also preceded him in death on September...
Susanne Waisner
May 1, 2025
Susanne Holbrook Waisner was born in Taunton, Massachusetts on January 3rd, 1940 and died in Holgate, Ohio on May 1st, 2025. She was born to Stephen and Madeleine (Story) Rhodes and she had one sister, Marcia Pettine. Sue inherited her seafarer’s spirit from her father and learned to sail in the briny waters near Taunton and after graduation she came...
Earl Abshire
April 21, 2025
Earl Scott Abshire, aged 80, of Holgate, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2025, at Henry County Hospital in Napoleon, Ohio. Born on February 10, 1945, in Phyllis, Kentucky, Earl led a life characterized by dedication, service, and love for his family and community.
Earl was a proud graduate of Feds Creek High School in Feds Creek, Kentucky. He devoted...
Nancy M. Baker
April 4, 2025
Nancy Marie (Sanders) Baker age 76, died April 4, 2025 at St. Rita’s Hospital in Lima, OH after a brief illness.
Her Legacy… Nancy was born November 11, 1948 to Richard and Norma (Shearer) Sanders in Bryan, Ohio. She graduated from Bryan High School in 1967. On August 28, 1993, she married Samuel Baker in St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, Defiance. She took...
Douglas Charles Wilhelm
March 29, 2025
Douglas Charles Wilhelm, fondly known as Doug, was born on December 20, 1949, in Toledo Ohio. A dedicated family man and a stalwart of his community, he left this world on March 29, 2025, in the comfort of his own home, surrounded by the love and warmth of his cherished family.
In a life that spanned more than seven decades, Doug...
Lois Gerken
March 26, 2025
Lois Gerken age 92, of Hamler, died March 26, 2025 at Vancrest of Holgate. She was born February 6, 1933 the daughter of George and Selma (Behnfeldt) Freytag. Survivors include children: Gary of Hamler, Elaine (Scott) DeTray of Hamler, Brenda (Rick) Brantley of Cartersville, GA and Kevin (Kelli) Gerken of Napoleon; sisters: Joan Bixler, Marilyn Wachtman and Erma (Erv) Haas...
Bill Sager
March 16, 2025
Bill Sager, a caring husband, father, grandfather, and dedicated community member, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2025 at the age of 86. He was born in Hamler, Ohio on July 24, 1938 where he spent his early years cultivating a spirit of fun and hard work that would follow him throughout his life.
Bill's educational journey began with his graduation...
Ruth K. Schuller
March 5, 2025
Ruth K. Schuller age 94, of Ottawa, died early Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at the Meadows of Ottawa. She was born April 30, 1930 to the late Arthur and Martha Schuller. Also proceeding her in death are brothers Melvin, Norbert, Donald and Kenneth Schuller; along with sisters Helen Teeter, Lillian Rall and Martha Ann Caza. Surviving siblings are Lenora Kaufman...
Franzella Frankie Williams
February 27, 2025
Franzella Frankie Williams age 85, of Napoleon, died early Thursday morning, February 27, 2025 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo. She was born September 13, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan. She was a homemaker and loving mother of four. There will be no services at this time. Arrangements are in care of the Zachrich Funeral Home and Cremation Services of...
Richard L. Niese
February 23, 2025
Richard L. Niese age 80, of Hamler, died Sunday afternoon, February 23, 2025 at the Henry County Hospital.
His Legacy… Richard was born December 9, 1944, to Ralph and Viola Niese in Leipsic. He graduated from Hamler High School and then served in the United States Army. On November 4, 1966 he married Sharon Young in Anniston, AL. He was a...
Mary Kay Walker
February 14, 2025
Mary Kay “PeeWee” Walker age 83, of Liberty Center, died Friday morning, February 14, 2025 at the Defiance In-patient Hospice Center.
PeeWee was born May 30, 1941 to Lawrence R. and Mary D. (Berry) Walker in Napoleon. She graduated from Napoleon High School. She was the owner of the former Frosty Whip in Napoleon.
She is survived by her siblings: Joyce Walker,...
Terunce Lee Prigge
February 9, 2025
Terunce Lee Prigge age 76, of rural Napoleon, died at 12:23 am on Sunday morning, February 9, 2025.
His Legacy… Terry was born June 4, 1948 to Donald Henry and Margaret Ann (Oehus) Prigge in Napoleon. He graduated from Florida/Napoleon High School in 1966. On May 9, 1970 he married Shirley Ann Waisner in St. John’s United Church of Christ, Holgate....
John William Okuly
January 3, 2025
June 5, 1973 – January 3, 2025
John William Okuly, 51, of Holgate, Ohio passed away on January 3, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter and cherished memories. John was born on June 5, 1973 to the late Ignatius W. (Bill) and Mary Jane (Beavers) Okuly. John was a 1992 graduate of Holgate High School. John is survived by...
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