Joseph F. Mange, Jr., 75, of Fremont, OH passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Maumee, OH. He was born May 4, 1941 in Fremont, the son of Joseph and Frances (Brunner) Mange, Sr.
Joe married Linda (Swander) Zerman on July 3, 1986 in Fremont and she survives. He worked in the Maintenance Department at Eaton INOAC for over thirty years and retired in 2009.
Joe was a member of Worship Alive Church, the Fremont Eagles and Moose Clubs. He enjoyed fishing, boating, horses, smoking food and working in the yard and garden. He loved attending his children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events and enjoyed going to Riverfront Marina.
Joe is survived by his wife of thirty years, Linda Mange, Fremont, OH; children, Joann (Dale) Jennings, Mankato, MN, Traci (Rob) Zoller, Michelle (Scott) Englehart and Tammy (Huy) Tran, all of Fremont, OH, Michael (Lori) Mange, Clyde, OH, Dawn (Gary) McCullough, Pittsburgh, PA; grandchildren, Matthew and Marc Jennings, Cody and Sydney Zoller, Curtis, Kyle, Collin and Kristopher Mange, Cody Hrynciw, Tyler Tran, Brendan, Nickolas and Taylor McCullough.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Robert Mange, Sr.; granddaughter, Natalie Zoller.
Visitation: Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St., Fremont, OH.
Service: Wednesday, July 6, 2016; 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastors Rita and Ron Smith officiating.
Memorials: To the family
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Trish Koppus
I’m so sorry for your loss, Joe was a friend of my dad’s. They will be together in Heaven! Prayers for peace in this time of loss.
Trish Koppus
Teena
Your family is my family and our love, thoughts and prayers are with each one of you.
Teens an Eddie York
John OBrien
Heaven got richer with Joe’s arrival. I am sad and sorry for your loss. He was a great husband, father, grandfather and friend to many. Prayers to get you all through the tough road ahead.
edna
Im very sorry for your families may he rest in peace. There are a lot of memories I have an have not forgotten. Love Edna
Chris Robinett and family
I am so sorry to of your father passing. It was a pleasure to know him. My thoughts are with the family.
Wendy Goatee
So sorry for your loss Linda prayers and hugs to you and your family
Deb Ludwig
Sorry for your loss I worked with Joe at Eaton til 2004. He was such a kind and sweet man.
Cheryl Gerkensmeyer Rogers
Linda and family
I am so sorry for your loss, may God comfort you at this time
Bob Marker
Dawn and your family, so sorry for your loss.
Linda M> Gegorski
Linda/family: Sincere sympathy to you/your family with prayers/thoughts!!
Jeanne St. John
Linda and family, you have my condolences.
Worked with Joe for many years, he was a great man.
Bruce Bilger
Linda and Family:
Joe and I worked together at L.O.F.. What a great worker /friend /and all around great person, enjoyed talking to Joe whenever we bumped into each other.. He will be missed by anyone who knew him. Rest in Peace my friend.
Pam Thaxton
My condolences to all of you as you mourn the loss of your Husband, Dad and Grandpa. He will remain a part of your lives through the many memories you have and the “remember when…” stories you share with others and among yourselves throughout the rest of your time here on earth.
I pray you have comfort in knowing he is with God and is waiting for you until you meet again.
Prayers, Love and hugs to all of you.
Charlene Nash & Robert Dressler
We are so sorry for your loss. It was always a pleasure to see your father and talk with him. He was such a wonderful person and he will be missed by all who knew him. Hugs and prayers to you and your family.
Rochelle Peters
Dear Mange kids and Family,
You are all in our heart and prayers. Thinking of you during this time. Always remember that God see’s every tear, he is with you in your time of need. ❤ All our love to you. Rochelle(Horner) and Family
Mary Haskell
Sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family’s comfort.
Janet Riehl
To the Mange family, may God comfort you in your time of need. So sorry for your loss.
Janet Riehl
Peg Hirt
Our condolences to all of YOU as you mourn the loss of Joe. He surely will be missed.
Our deepest sympathy to you Linda – Family with thoughts and prayers!
Bob Royster – Peg Hirt
Diane Barton
Words cannot express the loss you are feeling at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Steve and Diane
Chris and Sherry Lucas
Our deepest sorrow and heaviest of hearts from Joe’s passing. May your family find peace with the Lord.
Love, Chris and Sherry Lucas
Tom Hoffman
So sorry to hear about Joe’s passing. He was a GREAT guy!!!!
Mary Yager
We were deeply saddened when we heard of the loss of Joe. He was a great friend to both John and I. Our prayers and hugs go out to you Linda and all of your famalies. We will always remember that smile and chuckle of his. RIP Joe. We love ya.
Mary and John Yager
Diane Walters
Traci I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I want to thank you for being with me when my mother passed. I am sorry I cannot be there with you right now. I want you to know that I will keep you in prayer and I will be here if you ever need anything.
Trish Koppus
We’re so sorry for the loss of your father, husband, grandpa,etc. Our prayers for Love and Peace to your family in this time of sorrow. Lots of Love to you All!
Love: Evelyn (Koppus) Dendinger, Trish Koppus, Pam Koppus, Cindy McCollum, Mike Koppus