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Ernest Hiestand Obituary
Dr. Ernest Crede Hiestand, 96, of Old Fort, passed away Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Valley View Health Center in Fremont.
Crede was born March 29, 1928, in Bellevue, to Ernest and Louise (Hilty) Hiestand. He married Dorothiann (Unaska) on June 23, 1957, in Tarentum, Pennsylvania. They enjoyed 48 wonderful years and she preceded him in death Sept. 25, 2005.
Crede's survivors include three sons, Dr. Daniel (Janet) Hiestand of Powell, Dr. John Joseph (Brenda) Hiestand of Fremont, and Drs. Matthew Hiestand and Lori Mertes-Hiestand; seven grandchildren, Steven, Erin, David, Jacob, Rachel, Katie, and Sarah; two great-grandchildren, Eloise and James; brother, Frank (Jeri) Hiestand of Westerville; and sister, Anne Lavo of Shreveport, Louisiana.
Crede worked as a board-certified doctor in family practice. He was a member of Old Fort Church, Old Fort Lions Club, and former president of Old Fort School Board. Crede was a proud 1946 graduate of Old Fort High School, College of Wooster, and The Ohio State University College of Medicine.
The family would like to thank ProMedica Memorial Hospital, Elmwood Assisted Living, Valley View Skilled Nursing, Dr. David DeFrance, Connie Jeanette, and the entire Old Fort Community.
Crede's funeral will be 12 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, at Engle-Shook Funeral Home & Crematory in Tiffin, with Pastor Marc Quinter officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be 10 a.m. until the time of the service Friday at the funeral home.
Burial will follow at Pleasant Union Cemetery, Old Fort.
Memorial contributions may be made to Old Fort School.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.shookfamilyfh.com.
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JoAnn Krivetzky/Diane DePauw
October 14, 2024
Thinking of the family during this time of loss.May your special memories provide comfort. As you look at the stars in the sky, know that Crede is looking down on you....now your guardian angel.
With deepest sympathy,
JoAnn Krivetzky & Diane DePauw
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