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Herbert J. Zaenger, 80, rural Tiffin, peacefully passed at home Sunday, October 12, 2025. He was born June 11, 1945, in Toledo, to Herbert and Jeannette (Lowe) Zaenger. He married Christine (Konieczka) Zaenger, September 24, 1964, and she died November 14, 2024.
Surviving are the following children, Jeffrey (Tina) Zaenger, Florida, Julie (Rod) Vogel, rural Tiffin, and Joel (Lorraine) Zaenger, rural McCutchenville. Also surviving are six grandchildren, Brandee, Makenzie, Lee (Hannah), Katie (Shiloh), Sadie and Sarah; plus four great-grandchildren, Cleo, Percy, Lane, and Lizzie; plus a brother, Norm (Gladys) Zaenger, Colorado; brother-in-law, Dave (Beverly) Pooley of Ohio.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Pooley.
Herbert was a retired press machine operator and a graduate of Springfield High School, Holland, Ohio. For hobbies, he loved to help his son farm, and drive his Camaro, Model T and motorcycle. He was very talented at fixing anything, but really loved spending time with his grandchildren.
Memorial service for Herbert will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Walton-Moore Funeral Home, Sycamore, with the Rev. James Stauffer officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the funeral home prior to memorial service.
Memorial contribu-tions can be made to FACT in care of Walton-Moore Funeral Home, P.O. Box 350, Sycamore, Ohio 44882.
Online expressions of sympathy can be made at waltonmoore funeralhome.com
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