Richard R. "Rich" Ohler, 72, of Tiffin, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at Mercy Health-St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo.

He was born on September 17, 1951 in Tiffin, Ohio, to Hilton and Virginia F. (Elchert) Ohler.  On June 20, 1970, he married Elizabeth J. "Betty" Bryner.

Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Ohler of Tiffin; daughters, Linda Ohler and Karen (Brian) Gaietto, both of Tiffin; three grandchildren, Jacob (Ellen) Gaietto, Nicholas Gaietto and Zachary (Cassandra) Gaietto; and three great grandchildren, Ravenna, Jareth and Bellizare.

He was preceded in death by his parents; stepmother, Ruth "Rudy" Ohler; and brother, James Ohler.

Rich was a 1969 graduate of Tiffin Calvert High School.  After high school, he served in the United States Reserves from 1970 to 1978.  He worked at National Machinery, as an EMT for Tiffin Fire & Rescue, volunteer for Sycamore Fire & Rescue (now Mohawk Fire & Rescue) for over 15 years and retired after six years from the Seneca County Jail.  He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and volunteered there for years.  Rich enjoyed spending time at Lake Erie and the Amish Country, being outdoors, vacationing, Cedar Point trips and going to Disney World with his family.  Rich was honest, honorable, loyal with his friends, hardworking and a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather.

His Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, September 06, 2024 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Rev. Anthony Coci officiating.  A Rosary will be prayed 30 minutes prior to Mass.  Burial will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.

Friends may visit with the family from 4-7:00 P.M. on Thursday, September 05, 2024 at Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home & Crematory, 236 S. Washington St., Tiffin, Ohio 44883,

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mohawk Fire & Rescue or the Humane Society of Seneca County.

Condolences may be sent and the guestbook signed at www.hgmackfuneralhome.com.