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Edward Wangler Obituary

Edward C. "Ed" Wangler

Edward C. "Ed" Wangler, 89, of Fostoria, passed away at 9:40 p.m. Friday, November 7, 2025, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay.

He was born December 8, 1935, in Fostoria, to the late James and Irene (Hensley) Wangler. He married Pauline E. Zoeller, April 24, 1954, at St. Boniface Church, New Riegel, and she survives in Fostoria.

Also surviving are children, Kathleen "Kathy" (Tim) Beckman, Florida, Cindy (Steve) Hunt, Fostoria, Janet (Mark) Line, Colorado, Tom (Sunny) Wangler, Dublin and Denise Sutherland, Massillon; 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by a great-grandson; a brother, Richard Wangler; and a sister, Mary Lou Collins.

Ed retired as a supervisor after working for several area factories. He served honorably in the United States Marine Corps.

Ed was a gifted handyman. He enjoyed playing euchre. After he lost his vision, he enjoyed listening to audiobooks.

Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at HOENING & SON FUNERAL HOME, 133 W. Tiffin St., Fostoria, OH 44830, where a Vigil will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Novembe 12, 2025, at St. Wendelin Catholic Church, with the Rev. Joseph Poggemeyer presiding. Fostoria United Veterans Honor Guard will conduct military honors at the church gathering space following Mass. A luncheon will be served in the parish hall.

Memorial contribu-tions are suggested to Bridge Hospice Care or Fostoria United Veterans Honor Guard.

Online expressions of sympathy and shared memories may be made by visiting www.hoeningfuneralhome.com


To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Advertiser-Tribune on Nov. 10, 2025.

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11

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Hoening & Son Funeral Home - Fostoria

133 W. Tiffin Street, Fostoria, OH 44830

Nov

11

Vigil

6:30 p.m.

Hoening & Son Funeral Home - Fostoria

133 W. Tiffin Street, Fostoria, OH 44830

Nov

12

Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

St. Wendelin Catholic Church

323 N. Wood Street, Fostoria, OH 44830

Nov

12

Service

11:30 a.m.

St. Wendelin Catholic Church

323 N. Wood Street, Fostoria, OH 44830

Nov

12

Service

11:45 a.m.

St. Wendelin Catholic Church

323 N. Wood Street, Fostoria, OH 44830

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133 W. Tiffin Street, Fostoria, OH 44830

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