Stephen J. Birch Jr.

Stephen J. Birch Jr., 62, of Tiffin, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025 at The Ross Heart Hospital at Wexner Medical Center in Columbus with his family by his side.

Stephen was born September 17, 1963, in Tiffin, to the late Stephen J. Birch Sr. and Edith (McGown) Blott who survives in Tiffin.

Survivors include his significant other, Giovanna Anese of Tiffin, children, Amber (Tony) Phillips of Deshler, Tyler Birch, Zach Baker, Jordan Baker all of Tiffin, Heather (Cory) Walker of Fostoria, Joshua (Karina) Dunn Domonick Dunn both of Tiffin, and Natalia Dunn of Columbus, twelve grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, a brother, Paul Birch of Tiffin, and two sisters, Teresa (Ken) West and Christine (Jimmy) Grimes both of Tiffin.

Stephen worked as a cook at Pioneer Mill and Riverview Inn. He was a 1981 graduate of Tiffin Columbian High School and a United States Marine Veteran. Stephen was a life member of DAV, member of American Legion and enjoyed sports, especially the Pittsburgh Steelers and Michigan Wolverines, and really enjoyed fishing.

Stephen was preceded in death by his father, a brother, Mark Birch and a sister, Bernadette Stephens.

Visitation for family and friends will be held from 4-6:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at Engle-Shook Funeral Home & Crematory in Tiffin. The family would like to ask all who attend please be comfortable and where your Croc’s.

Memorial contributions may be made to The American Heart Association.

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