Frederick E. "Gene" Gillig, 63, of Tiffin, died Tuesday evening, Feb. 3, 2009, at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo.
On Aug. 19, 1945, he was born to Eugene J. "Chick" and Miriam (Dawson) Gillig in Tiffin. On Aug. 3, 1974, he married Ann Martin in Van Wert.
Survivors include his wife, Ann, of 34 years; his mother, Miriam Gillig of Findlay; a son, Ben Gillig of Tiffin; a daughter, Katie (John) Schmidt of Toledo; a grandson, Ethan Schmidt; and a brother, Robert (Diane) Gillig of Delaware.
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Mr. Gillig
He was preceded in death by his father, Chick Gillig.
Gene was a 1963 graduate of Columbian High School and attended Bowling Green State University. He was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, the church council, a 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, Cleveland Indians and Toronto Maple Leafs fan, he was also a Columbian football and band supporter. He coached little league baseball for several years, making sure everyone got a chance to play. 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 who was loved by his family and supported his children, he will be sadly missed.
A memorial service is noon, Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009, at Trinity United Church of Christ, with the Rev. Dr. Louis Dorsch officiating.
Friends may visit with the family at the church 11 a.m.-noon Saturday.
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.
Dan Pfeiffer
Gene died February 3, 2009 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Toledo. He was born August 19, 1945 to Chick and Miriam Gillig and was married to Ann Martin on August 3, 1974. He is survived by a son, Ben and a daughter, Katie Schmidt of Toledo, a grandson, Ethan Schmidt; and a brother Robert Gillig of Delaware.