Frederick E. "Gene" Gillig, 63 of Tiffin, died Tuesday evening, February 3, 2009 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo.

August 19, 1945 in Tiffin, he was born to Eugene J. "Chick" and Miriam (Dawson) Gillig. August 3, 1974 he married Ann Martin in Van Wert, OH.

Survivors include his wife, Ann of 34 years, his mother, Miriam Gillig of Findlay; a son, Ben Gillig of Tiffin; daughter, Katie (John) Schmidt of Toledo; grandson, Ethan Schmidt, and a brother, Robert (Diane) Gillig of Delaware.

He was preceded in death by his father, Chick Gillig.

Gene was a 1963 graduate of Tiffin Columbian High School and attended Bowling Green State University. He was member of Trinity United Church of Christ, the church council, was chairman of the Stewardship Committee, past president of the Tiffin Jaycees and former member of the Tiffin Elk Lodge #94. Mr. Gillig was very active in city government serving 16 years on the city's Planning Commission, serving one term as vice-chairman and 15 years as chairman on the Zoning Board of Appeals. He was known at Lincoln Elementary school as "Mrs. Gillig's Mr. Gillig". An avid Cleveland Browns, Indians and Toronto Maple Leafs fan he was also a Tiffin Columbian football and band supporter. He coached Little League Baseball for several years making sure everyone got a chance to play, even if that meant sending a kid up to bat who would swing before the pitcher had even finished warming up.

A devoted husband, father and grandfather that was loved by his family and supported his children, he will be sadly missed.

A Memorial service will be 12:00 Noon, Saturday, February 7, 2009 at Trinity United Church of Christ with Rev. Dr. Louis Dorsch officiating.

Friends may visit with the family at the church on Saturday from 11-12 PM.

Memorial contributions may be made to SCAT or the Seneca County Humane Society.

Letters of condolence may be sent, and the guest book signed at hgmackfuneralhome.com

Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home, 419-447-2424, assisted the family with arrangements.