Don Stotz, 81, passed away peacefully at Elmwood Skilled Nursing of Fremont surrounded by his family on April 6, 2021. He was born on August 15, 1939, in Fremont, Ohio to Richard P. and Rosalin M. (Haslinger) Stotz. Don was a 1957 graduate of St. Joseph High School and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He married Dee Ann Rich on June 6, 1959. He served in the Military with the Ohio National Guard from 1959 to 1965
Don was a mechanical contractor and worked for The T.O. Murphy Company for many years where he was part owner. He also served as president of the Mechanical Contractors Association of Northwestern Ohio from 1987 through 1989. Later, Don worked as an estimator for Warner Mechanical Corporation.
Don was an avid golfer and shared his passion with his family and friends. He was a member of Sycamore Hills Golf Club, the Fremont Country Club and, after retirement, worked at River Cliff golf course which he enjoyed for several years. Don’s greatest joy, however, was spending time with his wife of 61 years and his family.
Don is survived by his wife, Dee Ann Stotz, children; Deb (Jim) Zimmerman, Fremont, OH; Shari (Doug) Mehling, Fremont, OH; Jodi Stotz (Matthew Schnell), Perrysburg, OH; Donny Stotz, Dublin, OH. Also surviving are his grandchildren; James McKinney, Kyle Mehling, Kelli Mehling, Kris Busack, Conner Busack, and Maxwell Stotz; and siblings; Mary Powers, Lansing, MI; Tony (Barb) Stotz, Fremont, OH; Kris (Betsy) Stotz Hudson, OH, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers; David P. Stotz and Timothy L. Stotz.
Visitation: Monday, April 12, 2021, from 4-7 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home & Crematory, 425 E. State Street, Fremont, OH.
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Mass of Christian Burial: Tuesday, April 13, 2021, 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 550 Smith Road, Fremont, OH, with Fr. Krzysztof Kardzis and Fr. Frank Kehres officiating.
Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery, Fremont.
Memorials: Sacred Heart Catholic Church or the Humane Society of Sandusky County.
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Bill & Bonnie Peiffer
Condolences to Dee and family. Don will be in our prayers.
Frank and Jewelle Vanyo
Our sincerest sympathy to your and your family for the loss, of Donnie,
he was a great neighbor, he will be in our prayers.
Brenda and John Havens
So very sorry to hear about Don’s passing. He was such a kind and loving guy. Every time I saw him her gave me that handsome smile. The entire Stotz family is in our prayers. Remember all the great memories of this handsome man!
Jim and Sara Wagner
Don always had a kind word to say. Sending our sincere condolences to the Stotz family~
Silvia Schueren
Dee, Shari, Kelli and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Don’s passing, you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Our sincere condolences,
John, Silvia, Nina, Jared and Mariissa Schueren
Roberta Patterson
Shari and family,
My prayers for strength and comfort are going to for you every day. I know that God will get you through this sad time.
james g. weaver
We are saddened to hear of Don’s passing. He was a good man, always a friendly hello and a smile on his face.
Sincere condolences to the Stotz family.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim, Marsha & Mike Weaver
David Zimmerman
Don was always a pleasure to be around at family gatherings and always had a life story for every situation. He will be dearly missed by all. Those that had the opportunity to be around Don are all better people for it.
Faye Wingate
My sincerest sympathy to Dee and family. Don was such a blessing to our community and will be dearly missed.
Steve Thurn
My condolences to the Stotz family. The rounds of golf I played with Don were memorable particularly
our runaway Derby win at FCC. After that day when we saw each other in passing it always was “Hello Champ” They don’t come better than Don.