Ronald Elchert Obituary

Ronald George "Ron" Elchert

Ronald "Ron" George Elchert, 84, of Tiffin, passed away Thursday evening, March 6, 2025, at Mercy Health - Tiffin Hospital.

He was born July 31, 1940, in New Riegel to Louis E. and Irene B. (Schalk) Elchert. On January 20, 1962, he married Judith Schmitz.

Survivors include his wife, Judith Elchert of Tiffin; son, Chris (Beth Paradiso) Elchert of Tiffin; daughter, Lori (Gary) Lucius of Tiffin; siblings, Alton "Maverick" (Joanne) Elchert of Tiffin, Wilbur Elchert of Fostoria, Anita Marovich of Tiffin, Dalene (George) Reinhart of Port Clinton, Howard (Maryann) Elchert of New Riegel, Glenn (Sharon) Elchert of Fostoria, Larry (Donna) Elchert of Bascom, Carole (Phil) Sugden of Findlay, Russell (Ann) Elchert of New Riegel, Florence (Robert) Funk of Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Theresa (William) Allen of Forest; sister-in-law, Donna Elchert of New Riegel; four grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Norman Elchert, Duane Elchert and Vern Elchert; brother-in-law, Joseph Marovich; and sister-in-law, Jean Elchert.

Ron was a manager at Foodtown in Fremont for years. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Tiffin Eagles No. 406, Tiffin Moose Lodge No. 846, and Knights of Columbus No.608. He enjoyed going to tractor pulls in Bowling Green and to races at Mid-Ohio, bus trips with Judy, canoeing, walks, being outdoors, and playing euchre. He was also an avid beer drinker. Ron was a respected store manager, a people person, was close with all his siblings and loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

His Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at St. Mary Catholic Church with Rev. Matthew Rader officiating. A Rosary will prayed 30 minutes prior to Mass. Burial will follow in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery.

Friends may visit with the family from 4-8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home & Crematory, 236 S. Washington St., Tiffin, Ohio 44883, (419) 447-2424.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church or Heartland Hospice.

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