Tracy “Trace” Alan Huffman, 65, of Shiloh, passed away at OhioHealth Mansfield on Thursday, September 19, 2024.

Tracy was born in Mansfield, Ohio on August 14, 1959, the youngest of the three children of Paul and Leona Hetler Huffman. Tracy was a 1978 graduate of Madison High School where he met the love of his life, Linda Gerich. High school sweethearts that blossomed into 46 years of blissful marriage. A passionate worker and good handyman, Tracy worked for Abbott Labs as a set-up man. He loved taking road trips with Linda, often surprising her on a whim. His oasis was his home that he took great pride using his skillful hand to beautifully landscape and relaxing in his hot tub. Tracy was a teddy bear at heart who loved to have fun like a kid. He had a great collection of die-cast toys, and some of his favorite memories were playing with remote control cars with his sons. Tracy loved animals and adored his two dogs; grand-horse, Elvis and his two grand dogs.

Tracy is survived by his wife, Linda Huffman; son, Michael (Jessica) Huffman; grandchildren: MaKenna and Bryan Huffman; his mother and father-in-law, Josef and Mary Ann Gerich; and his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Joe Gerich, Pam Gerich, MaryAnn (Kirk) Becthel, Jack (Mia) Gerich, Jeff (Jann) Gerich and Danny (Gina) Gerich; and many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Paul Huffman, and dog Rocco.

Family will have a celebration of life at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Advantage Funeral and Cremation Services by Wappner is honored to serve the Huffman family.

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