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Harlan Arbogast Obituary
Harlan Arbogast, 86, of Tiffin, passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, April 16, 2023, at Mercy Health - Tiffin Hospital with his family by his side.
He was born Nov. 24, 1936, in McCutchenville, to Charles and Loretta (Reinhart) Arbogast. He married Rosemary Schreiner on Jan. 31, 1959, and they spent 64 wonderful years together.
Harlan's survivors include his wife, Rosemary Arbogast of Tiffin; children, Carol (Denny) Lofay of New Riegel, Sandra (Mark) Sexton of Kentucky, Steven (Yvonne) Arbogast of Tiffin, James (Michelle) Arbogast of Curtice, Tina (Jody) Nagy of Tiffin, Phyllis (Brian) Ream of Tiffin, Roger (Tammy) Arbogast of Tiffin, Wanda (Roger) Jordan of Tiffin, Joanne (Tom Kapelka) Perkins of Tiffin, Milissa Wagner of Old Fort, Bruce (Jenny Burns) Arbogast of Alabama, Douglas (Kelly) Arbogast of Findlay, Jessica (Parker) Bloom of Tiffin, and Justin (Brandi) Arbogast of Tiffin; 41 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; brother, Louis Arbogast of Fostoria; and sister, Rita Mae (Robert) Kelbley of New Riegel.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Mary Pierce-Mackenzie; son, Dennis Arbogast; seven siblings; one grandchild; and five great-grandchildren.
Harlan attended McCutchenville Schools and was part of the 1954 graduating class. During his time in high school, he was part of F.F.A., choir, many sports, and theater. He joined U.S. Army in 1956 and served for two years and spent six years in the Reserves. After his years in the service, he worked at Excello for 37 years.
Harlan was a member of New Riegel Legion Hall, enjoyed going to the casino, playing Bingo, playing cards, gardening, watching old TV shows and movies, and spending time with his family.
Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Thursday, April 20, 2023, at St. Mary Catholic Church with the Rev. Matthew Rader officiating. A Rosary will be prayed 30 minutes prior to Mass. Burial will follow at Seneca Memory Gardens with military honors being conducted by United Veterans Council. After burial, please join the family at the Arbogast Family household for a meal and celebration of life.
Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home & Crematory, 236 S. Washington St., Tiffin, Ohio, 44883, (419) 447-2424.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to F.A.C.T., Purple Heart Foundation, St. Mary Catholic Church, or to the family of Harlan.
Condolences may be sent and the guestbook signed at www.hgmackfuneralhome.com.
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April 19, 2023
Rosemary, I am sorry for your loss. Thank you for the many good times on the casino bus. Rita Koepfer
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