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James Shobe Obituary
James W. "Jim" Shobe Jr., 76, of Tiffin, passed away Monday, July 3, 2023, at Mercy Health - Tiffin Hospital.
He was born March 8, 1947, in Tiffin, to James W. Sr. and Lois (Barton) Shobe. He married Joan Lovejoy on July 29, 1967.
Jim's survivors include his wife, Joan Shobe of Tiffin; daughter, Heather (Mitch McKeen) Shobe of Tiffin; sister, Patricia Hepperly of Findlay; and three grandchildren, Cody, Abigail, and Isaha.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Jim was a 1965 graduate of Tiffin Columbian High School and attended Heidelberg College and Bowling Green State University. He served in U.S. Army National Guard from 1966-1972 and was a police officer for Tiffin Police Department from 1968-1986, retiring as a Sergeant. After retiring from the police department, he was a photographer and IT guy for The Advertiser-Tribune for 23 years. He was a lifetime member of AmVets Post 48 and member of United Veterans Council Honor Guard. Jim was an over 39-year member of Tiffin Masonic Lodge #77 and March 31, 1959, was raised to the Degree of Master Mason. He was also a member of Seneca Chapter #42, Clinton Council #47, and Demolay Commandery #9. Jim enjoyed fishing, woodworking, riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle thousands of miles, wintering in Florida, and RVing. He had many Great Danes over the years and loved his boxer, Sarge.
Jim's funeral will be 1 p.m. Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home & Crematory, 236 S. Washington St., Tiffin, Ohio, 44883, (419) 447-2424, with Pastor Charlene Thomas officiating. Masonic Services will be conducted at 12:45 p.m.
Visitation for friends and family will be 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
The family would like to thank the ER Department at Mercy Health - Tiffin Hospital, St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, and Tiffin Rehabilitation Center.
Memorial contributions may be made to Humane Society of Seneca County or F.A.C.T.
Condolences may be sent and the guestbook signed at www.hgmackfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Mark Stephens
July 10, 2023
Rest in Peace, Jim. Fellow officer
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Gerald Meyer
July 7, 2023
So sorry to hear of Jim´s passing. It was a pleasure to work with him !
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