Jerome W. Hoehn

Ft. Jennings – Jerome W. Hoehn, 77, of Fort Jennings, Ohio, passed away at 10:45 a.m. Friday October 16, 2026, at VanWert Manor. He was born November 3, 1948, in Lima to the late John and Alberta (Mueller) Hoehn. On February 10, 1974, he married Tonya Bridges, who preceded him in death April 7, 2009.

Jerome is survived by three children: Todd (Marcia) Hoehn of Fort Jennings, Teresa (Craig) Stechschulte of Kalida, and Jennifer Hubert of Fort Jennings; his special friend, Kathy Lewis of Lima; seven grandchildren: Bryce and Hannah Hoehn, Allison and Jack Stechschulte, Chad Hubert, Katelyn Hubert and Christina Hubert; one great-grandson, Owen Hubert; a brother, Art (Kathy) Hoehn; and a sister, Alice (Glen) Lewis.

He was also preceded in death by a sister, Rita Hoehn.

Jerome grew up on the family farm and loved all aspects of farm life. He enjoyed traveling, attending his grandkids sporting events and was a proud supporter of all Fort Jennings athletics. Jerome loved to socialize and never knew a stranger. He spent several years working at Chief Supermarket, where he valued his work and the people he met along the way. Jerome served in the United States Marine Corps, where he was stationed at Camp Lejeune. Above everything, he was a family man, with family being his top priority.

Funeral Mass will begin at 10:30, Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Fort Jennings with Fr. George Mahas and Deacon Larry Schimmoeller officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military rites by the Ft. Jennings American Legion. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday with a wake service beginning at 1:30 p.m. at LOVE HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Jackson Twp. as well as one hour prior to the mass Tuesday at the church.

Memorial donations may be made to the Findlay Honor Flight or St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Condolences may be expressed at www.loveheitmeyer.com