Otto J. Klingshirn

Otto J. Klingshirn, 75, of Tiffin, died at 9:59 pm Thursday, September 4, 2025, at his residence.

Otto was born on August 3, 1950, in Tiffin to Otto and Gertrude (Kirian) Klingshirn. On August 23, 1975, he married Julie A. McIntyre, and she survives in Tiffin.

Other survivors include a daughter, Angela J. (Larry) Laugherty of Tiffin; Kevin J. (Tom ClingenPeel) Klingshirn of Columbus; grandchildren, Kayla C. Sanchez, Julie (Jimmy) Ratliff; three step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, eight step-great grandchildren; a brother, James Michael Klingshirn of Bascom; three sisters, Anna Schoowe of Huron, Helen Strubum of Sandusky, and Mary Medine of Colorado; three brothers-in-law, Joe (Sherry) McIntyre of Bowling Green, Richard McIntyre, Robert McIntyre both of Tiffin, and a sister-in-law, Norma Costilla of Bowling Green.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Lora Lee Klingshirn; a grandson, Zackary David Sanchez; and a brother, John Klingshirn.

Otto was a 1968 graduate of Hopewell-Louden High School. He served in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam, worked at Hayes-Albion Company, and later at Webster Manufacturing Company. Otto was an avid NASCAR, Detroit Tigers, and Las Vegas Raiders fan. He loved spending time with his family.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at the TRAUNERO FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 214 S. Monroe St., Tiffin, Ohio 44883. (419)447-3113. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with Chaplain Mike Porter officiating. Burial will follow in Seneca Memory Gardens with military rites conducted by the United Veterans Council of Seneca County.

Memorial contributions may be made to the United Veterans Council of Seneca County.

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