Gary Allen Fatzinger, 77, of Wooster died on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at his home.
He was born February 16, 1948 in Tiffin to Harold and Ruth Reed Fatzinger. On June 21, 1968, he married Brenda Garrett. She survives.
Gary had worked for many years as a service technician for United Telephone Company until his retirement from CenturyLink. He had also been the owner and operator of Fatzinger’s SOHIO station in Sycamore for many years. Gary enjoyed coon hunting, camping, boating and attending his grandchildren’s sporting events.
He served his country in the U.S. Army and was a member of the Jeromesville American Legion Post 749, a lifetime member of the NRA, member of the CWA Local 4474 and a former member of the Jeromesville Coon Hunters Club.
Along with his wife, Gary is survived by his sons Jody (Carol) Howard of Ft. Worth, TX, Jerome (Heidi) Fatzinger of Shreve and Jeremy (Tish) Fatzinger of Smithville; grandchildren Kaylee (Josh) Wilson, Jessica (Frank) Medina, Derek (Sarah) Jones, Madison Fatzinger, Aleigha Fatzinger, Colton Fatzinger, Brooke (Isaac) Kinney, Breanne Fatzinger and Bailey Fatzinger; great grandson Oliver Wilson; siblings Diane Morgan of Nevada, OH, Sandy Crum of Old Fort, OH and David (Darlene) Fatzinger of Tiffin; numerous nieces and nephews and his fur companion Cinnamon.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents; step mother Delores Myers Fatzinger; sister Pam Lewellen; brothers-in-law J.P. Morgan and Ron Crum.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM at McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster.
Friends will be received on Friday from 2:00 PM until the time of service at the funeral home.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be sent to Ida Sue School, 266 Oldman Rd., Wooster, OH 44691.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com
My heart goes out to all of you. I cannot imagine the pain and heartache you’re feeling. I am praying for peace and comfort for all of you. Gary was a great man and he loved his family very much. Gary was a dear friend and will be missed by many. May he rest in peace.
Gary. Was a great person to work with
Sorry for your loss
I am shocked and saddened by the sudden loss of Gary. He will be remembered fondly as an important member of of the family and missed at future gatherings. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Gary was a great friend who gave us many laughs,great times,stories, trips I will never forget. Always willing to help when he could!
He was truly one hell’uv a wonderful friend. We will miss you 😘
Brenda stay strong cherish the memories and we are here for you always ♥️Debbie and Steve
I am so sorry to read this! Gary was a great guy and was amazing to my parents and my family. Deepest condolences to you, Brenda and your sons.
My deepest sympathy to Gary’s family. May God be with you at this time.
Gary was a mentor to me when I was a misguided teenager (most of the misguiding was led by Jeremy, but thats a different story). Gary pointed out a path that lead me to being a better person. I frequently asked him for advice even well into adulthood and I’m still reaping the rewards. He was truly a great man and I am forever grateful to call him a friend!
Sending our deepest sympathy to Brenda and family. We are so grateful to have known Gary through our granddaughters sports. Prayers to all.
Brenda, Jerome and family,
This brings tears to my heart! I am so very sorry for your loss, Gary was always a fun guy to be around and he will be deeply missed
Prayers to all of you and the rest of your families
Condolences
Diana L Strong
Iam so saddened to hear of Gary’s passing, We was just all sitting together at the Truck stop for another wonderful friend of Gary’s that had passed, trying to process that and now you, So sorry Brenda and your family for your loss🙏
I have very fond memories of Gary, Brenda and the family. Gary was a great man and my thoughts go out to his entire family during this difficult time.
My deepest condolences to Jerome and family. So sorry for your loss.
So sorry to hear of his passing, thoughts and prayers to the family.