Carolyn Gittinger Obituary

Carolyn M. Gittinger

Carolyn M. Gittinger, 82, of Melmore, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2025, at The Willows at Tiffin.

Carolyn was born in Fremont, August 8, 1943, to G. Dale and Carol Irene (Sommers) King. On April 2, 1966, she married Randall Gittinger at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Tiffin.

She is survived by her husband, Randy; son, Raymond (Ruby) Gittinger of Tiffin; daughters, Frances (Danny) Shook and Christa Daniel, both of Tiffin; sister, Patricia (William) Biller of Tiffin; grandchildren, Gavin (Annabelle) Robison, Vivian Robison, and Grant Shook; three bonus grandchildren, Shawn, Leslie, and Cody; nephews, Jonathan Biller and Brian (Adannaya) Biller; and her good friend, Tracy Miesner.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents; son-in-law, Scott Daniel; and sister, Colleen.

Carolyn was superintendent of Junior Fair Rabbit Department and a 4-H advisor for over 40 years and enjoyed traveling to judge 4-H projects for other counties. She was secretary of Sandusky Valley Rabbit Breeders Association. Carolyn spent many years in the church choir, was the church historian, and helped with the church connections ministry at St. Paul UMC. She was a member of Eastern Star Lodge in Tiffin, Tiffin Eagles No. 402, and The Rebeccas in Melmore. Carolyn attended Tiffin University and was a Certified Professional Secretary. Carolyn didn't like to miss anything and loved attending her children's and grandchildren's school and sporting events. She was very interested in researching genealogy and loved music, band and choir and played the flute in high school. She never met an animal she didn't like.

Friends may visit with family from 9 a.m. - noon Friday, October 3, 2025, at Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home & Crematory, 236 S. Washington St., Tiffin, Ohio 44883, (419) 447-2424.

Her funeral service will begin at noon Friday, October 3, 2025 at Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home & Crematory. Burial will follow at Pleasant Ridge (Egbert's) Cemetery.

Memorial contribu-tions may be made to No One Fights Alone of Sycamore.

Condolences may be sent, and guestbook signed at www.hgmackfuneralhome.com.