Den Herder Funeral Home

08/29/2025

Den Herder Funeral Home remembers the life of Kenneth Manz.

Kenneth William Manz, 73, of Paulding, passed away at 1000 p.m., Wednesday, August 20, 2025, in Vladimirescu, Romania. Ken was born on September 23, 1951, in Paulding, Ohio, to Eli and Evelyn Manz. On December 1, 1974, he married Gwendolyn Steiner, who survives. Ken and Gwen were married for 50

08/27/2025

Den Herder Funeral Home remembers the life of Edward Weiss.

Edward J. Weiss, age 84, of Defiance, OH passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025 at the Gardens of Paulding. Edward was born on October 23, 1940 in Schenectady, NY to the late Edward and Margaret Stevenson Weiss. On October 10, 1964, Edward married Mary Taber. Edward served his country

08/11/2025

Den Herder Funeral Home remembers the life of Bob "Ponch" Grunden, Jr.

Robert R. Bob/Ponch Grunden, Jr., age 75, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, IN. Bob was born on November 24, 1949 to the late Robert R. and Betty L. Casper Grunden. Bob served his country in the United States Army. He worked

08/04/2025

Den Herder Funeral Home remembers the life of Dena Shartzer.

Dena L. Shartzer, age 64, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025 at her home in Haviland, OH. Dena was born on December 4, 1960 in Xenia, OH to the late Charles and Elva JoAnne Halter Ferguson. On April 24, 1979 she married Donald Shartzer. They moved to Haviland,OH and

07/18/2025

Den Herder Funeral Home remembers the life of Susan "Sue" MacDonald.

Susan Marie Thomas MacDonald, age 76, of Paulding, Ohio passed peacefully on July 17, 2025 surrounded by family. Susan was born on August 30, 1948 in Zulu, Indiana to Alfred and Celeste Thomas. She married John Jack MacDonald on July 8, 1995. Sue spent her life devoted to her husband,

07/11/2025

Den Herder Funeral Home remembers the life of Janette Coplin.

Janette Ellen Evans Coplin, age 90, formerly of Melrose, OH, passed peacefully on Saturday, July 5, 2025 to her heavenly home. Janette was born on September 18, 1934. She was the daughter of the late Clyde Evans and Marjorie Sickmiller. Janette grew up in Paulding County, graduating from Oakwood Hig...

07/03/2025

We will not be in the office on Thursday, July 3 or Friday, July 4. Have a safe and happy 4th!!

As always, we can be reached by phone if you have an immediate need!

06/30/2025

Den Herder Funeral Home remembers the life of Jack Hoffman.

Jack R. Hoffman, age 88, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at Vancrest of Payne. Jack was born on April 18, 1937 in Noble County, IN to the late George W. and Pearl Ludwig Hoffman. On March 18, 1956 he married Phyllis A. Smith, who preceded him in death

06/20/2025

Den Herder Funeral Home remembers the life of Harold Clark.

Harold L. Clark of Grover Hill, age 92, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family and was reunited with wife of 71 years, Betty in Heaven. Harold was born on June 30, 1932 in Montpelier, OH to the late Boyd and Myrtle Friedel

06/18/2025

Den Herder Funeral Home remembers the life of Sandra Oyler.

Sandra K. Oyler, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at Henry County Hospital. Sandra was born on May 9, 1952 in Paulding, OH to the late Paul R. and B. Isabelle Rager Ringler. On May 26, 2003, she married Kenneth Oyler, who preceded her in death in

06/18/2025

Den Herder Funeral Home remembers the life of Porfinia "Pila" Guerra.

Porfinia Maria Dolores Guerra Pila, 28, unexpectedly left this world on June 12, 2025. Pila was born on April 14, 1997 to Adelita Guerra and Homer Cruz in Beeville, Tx. Pila was employed at Cooper Farms on US 127, Van Wert, Oh. She was a former employee at Fiesta Habaneros

06/13/2025

Den Herder Funeral Home remembers the life of Rex Russell.

Leon Rex Russell, age 86, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at his Defiance, Ohio home. Rex was born on September 4, 1938 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Donald and Juanita Stemen Russell. He graduated from Paulding High School in 1956, and on June 28, 1958, he married