ETGEN from injuries sustained in an automobile accident near Poneto, Indiana.
He was born October 21, 1996, in Coldwater, the son of Darrell & Nancy Hansel Etgen, who survive in Mendon, along with his sister, Claudia.
Joshua is also survived by his best friend and significant other, Richard Medina, of Marion, Indiana, grandparents: Rick & Linda Freewalt Etgen, great grandparents: Orland & Doris Freewalt, and an aunt, Kay Hansel, all of Mendon, an uncle, Tim Hansel, of Celina, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
He was preceded in death by grandparents: Claude & Leona Hansel, great grandparents: Richard Etgen and Phyllis Furr, and an aunt, April Etgen Buckler.
Joshua was a 2015 graduate of Parkway High School. He loved being in the school band, having played the trombone, and was a member of the National Honor Society. He had attended Wright State University-Lake Campus and Purdue University-Fort Wayne.
Kozy Korner Restaurant in Mendon, and the Little Kozy in Spencerville.
Joshua was an active participant in the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life events. He was a member of Mt. Tabor Church of God, Celina. Joshua loved Great Danes. He was a kind, big-hearted, sweet gentle soul, who never met a stranger, and would help anyone.
Funeral Services will be held at Mt. Tabor Church of God, 9744 U.S. 127 North, Celina, at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 22, with Pastor Darwin Dunten officiating. Burial will follow at Mendon Cemetery.
Calling Hours are 1:00-4:00 & 6:00-8:00 p.m., Monday, December 21, and from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, at MT. TABOR CHURCH.
Those attending are required to wear masks, practice social distancing as much as possible, and follow the COVID-19 guidelines established by Governor DeWine and the Ohio Department of Health.
Contributions in Joshua's memory may be made to the Mendon Union Fire Department, 103 Drake St., P.O. Box 38, Mendon 45862.
Condolences can be expressed to the Etgen Family at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com
Arrangements are under the direction of W.H. DICK & SONS - HELLWARTH FUNERAL HOME.
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