George "Fred" Hepp

George Frederick "Fred" Hepp, 78, of Tiffin, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at St. Francis Home in Tiffin.

Fred was born on July 6, 1941, in Tiffin, to the late Richard F. and Alora M. (Bruner) Hepp. He married Susette J. (Patterson) Hepp on April 22, 1980 and she survives in Tiffin.

Additional survivors include four children, George F. (Doris) Hepp of Tampa, FL, Michael D. (Marilee) Hepp of Westerville, Lisa A. (Pete) Spieldenner of Port Clinton, Stephanie S. (Jim Warren) Hepp of Tiffin, seven grandchildren, Cecilia, Jenna, Ashlee, Kaitlyn, Olivia, Spencer, and Lily, two great-grandchildren, Trenton, and Emerson, two brothers, Glenn Thomas (Nina) Hepp of Paris,  TN, Richard F. (Joann) Hepp of Avon Lake, and a sister, Alora (Antonio J. Wilson) Daniels of Parma Heights.

Fred was preceded in death by his parents, an infant sister, Barbara Hepp, and his mother-in-law, Betty L. Patterson.

Fred was a 1959 graduate of Tiffin Columbian High School. He held many jobs including G.E., real estate, landlord, police officer, and car salesman. He enjoyed old cars, motorcycles, playing poker, and golf. He also enjoyed his grand-puppies Bilbo and Dexter, and most importantly spending time with his family and friends.

A funeral service for Fred will be held on Friday, June 5, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the Engle-Shook Funeral Home & Crematory in Tiffin with Pastor Charlene Thomas officiating. Visitation for family and friends will also be on Thursday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m..  Burial will follow the service on Friday at Mexico Cemetery.

The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the St. Francis Home Chiara Unit and all of the nurses and staff that cared for Fred while he was there.

Memorial contributions may be made to The American Alzheimer's Assocation. 

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