FRYSINGER

Gary W. Frysinger, 71 of Van Wert, died shortly after arrival at the Van Wert County Hospital at 1:05 p.m., Monday, April 23, 2018.

He was born on March 29, 1947 in Van Wert, the son of Jack Lee and Ruth E. (Pond) Frysinger, Sr., who both survive in Van Wert.  On December 18, 1971, he married Teresa K. (Habegger), who survives at the residence.

Gary retired as a police officer and bailiff for the Paulding Police Department; and formerly worked and retired from Huffy Bicycle in Celina, Ohio.

He was a 1966 graduate of Van Wert High School; and attended Wright State University and the Paulding Police Academy; former member of the Rockford Lions Club; and devoted husband, father, & grandfather.   Gary was a avid O.SU. Fan.

Family survivors include his wife Teresa; parents Jack & Ruth; three children, Susan K. (Jeff) Ford of Ohio City, Jason W. Frysinger of Van Wert, and Erin K. Frysinger of Van Wert; four grandchildren, Carson, Allie, & Nik Ford and Jakeb Frysinger; two brothers, Jack Lee (Deborah) Frysinger, Jr. of Naples, Florida and Richard D. (Tina) Frysinger of Amelia, Ohio; brother-in-law, Kirk (Karen) Habegger of Decatur, Indiana; and many nieces & nephews and extended family.

Memorial services are scheduled for Friday, April 27, 6:00 p.m. at Cowan & Son Funeral Home.  Visitation is scheduled for Friday from 2- 6 p.m.

Memorial contribution are to the Parkway Athletic Boosters or Donor’s Choice.