Della Althaus Obituary

Della I. "Irene" Althaus

Irene Althaus, 90, of Tiffin, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026, at Mercy Health - Tiffin Hospital's emergency room.

She was born December 28, 1935, in Paulding County, to Joseph Kenneth and Thelma E. (Rothenbuhler) Ault. On January 14, 1956, in Wayne, she married Ronald G. Althaus and he preceded her in death.

Survivors include her children, Deborah L. Althaus of Tiffin, Kevin R. (Lisa) Althaus of Tiffin and Rodney A. (Jennifer) Althaus of Port Clinton; sister, Sharon L. Fisher of Winter Haven, Florida; four grandchildren, Ashley, Kayla, Andrew and Kelly; and nine great-grandchildren, Laela, Olivia, Braelyn, Kane, Phoenix, Khloe, Elliott, Edison and Hadley.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; brother, Kenneth E. Ault; sister, Lois M. Lippert; and stepsister, Bonnie Everding.

Irene graduated from Fostoria High School in 1953 at the age of 17. While in high school, she was a cheerleader. After graduating high school, she worked as a dental assistant. She was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, and lifetime member of the AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary at Post 48 and the VFW Auxiliary Post 2858. Irene was a Cleveland Browns fan, enjoyed playing backgammon, and working on puzzles. Most of all, Irene loved spending time with the love of her life, Ron, her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be at noon Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home & Crematory, 236 S. Washington St., Tiffin, Ohio 44883, (419) 447-2424, with the Rev. Dr. Jan Kucera officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery.

Friends may visit with family from 9 a.m. until time of service Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorial contribu-tions may be made to Humane Society of Seneca County, Ottawa County Sheriff Dive Team or Allen Eiry Senior Center.

Condolences may be sent and guestbook signed at www.hgmackfunerlahome.com.