Harold Braciak Obituary

Harold A. Braciak

Harold A. Braciak, 86, of Tiffin, passed away Friday morning, Aug. 4, 2023, at his home.

He was born July 22, 1937, in Melmore, to Theodore and Martha (Reinhart) Braciak. He married Mary Lou Nuel on Sept. 17, 1960, and she preceded him in death Sept. 29, 2016.

Harold's survivors include four daughters, Barbara Ann Vera of Atlanta, Georgia, Angela Kuzma (Steve Caskey) of New Riegel, Debbie Braciak (Randy Young) of Fostoria, and Anna (Gregory) Wildman of Tiffin; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; dog, Bailey; and two cats named Fred.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents; son, Jerry Braciak; grandson, Ben Kuzma; and sister, Mary Huffman.

Harold was a member of All Saints Parish (former member SS Patrick & Andrew Catholic Church). He was a 1955 graduate of Calvert High School. Harold served three years in U.S. National Guard where he was a tank commander and achieved expert marksman status. He worked as a machine repairman at Atlas Crankshaft. He enjoyed antiques and garage sale-ing and had a booth at Jeffrey's Antique Gallery. Harold was a very hard worker and could fix anything up until his last days. He also enjoyed the lake, boating, and fishing, and liked mowing and spending time at Goodwill.

Harold's family would like to extend a special thank you to Bridge Hospice of Findlay for their care during his final days.

Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, at All Saints Parish, New Riegel, with Rev. Timothy Kummerer officiating. Burial will follow at St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery, Bascom.

Visitation for friends and family will be 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, at Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home & Crematory, 236 S. Washington St., Tiffin, Ohio, 44883, (419) 447-2424.

Memorial contributions may be made to Bridge Hospice, 1900 S. Main St., Findlay, Ohio, 45840, or Seneca County Humane Society, 2811 OH-100, Tiffin, Ohio, 44883.

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