Vincent Gregory Etzwiler, 66, of Fremont, OH passed away at his home on Monday, June 16, 2014. He was born November 23, 1947 in Fremont, the son of George L. and Dolores (Haubert) Etzwiler. He was a 1967 graduate of Fremont Ross High School.
Vince served in the U.S. Army from August, 1968 to July, 1970 and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Korea) and the MKM (M-14) Medal.
Vince married Nancy Wojdyla on August 29, 2009 in Fremont and she survives. He worked for Green Bay Packaging until his retirement in November, 2013. Vince was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a Life member of the VFW. He was a very patriotic person and loved movies, especially Military movies. He enjoyed cookouts, spending time with family and Christmas. Vince was a very caring and giving person and loved animals.
Vince is survived by his wife, Nancy Etzwiler; son, Greg (Annette) Etzwiler; siblings, Sharon (Rich) Ohms, Marcia Etzwiler (Susan Belden), Mike Etzwiler and Chris Etzwiler, all of Fremont, OH; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Loren Etzwiler.
Visitation: Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home, 425 E. State St., Fremont, OH with a vigil at 7:30 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial: Thursday, June 19, 2014, 10:30 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 550 Smith Rd, Fremont, with Fr. Kenneth Lill officiating.
Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery, Fremont with Military Honors provided by the American Legion and V.F.W.
Memorials: Sacred Heart Catholic Church or VFW Post #2947, Fremont, OH.
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