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Dennis Allen Tesnow, 72, of Arcadia, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Birchaven Village, Findlay. He was born September 26, 1953, in Findlay, to Harold & Norma (Ackerman) Tesnow. He married Joan Buchanan, November 6, 1971, at the Church of the Good Shepherd in North Baltimore. Joan passed away February 14, 2009.
He is survived by his sons, Tony (Jackie) Tesnow of Findlay, Chuck (Emily) Tesnow of Arcadia, Tommy (Autumn Miller) Tesnow of Findlay, Matt (Elysia) Tesnow of Rome, Georgia, and Pat (Hethyre) Tesnow of Arcadia; nine grandchildren, Mackenzie (Jaron Martin) Tesnow, Tristan Coover, Kelsey (Storm) Cooper, Bailey (Kane) Benner, Joey Rider, Piper, Phoebe, Izzy and Henry Tesnow; five great-grandchildren; sister, LuAnn (Don) Zirger of Arcadia, and sister-in-law, Vickie Tesnow.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, and brothers, Ron and Chuck Tesnow.
Dennis was a graduate of Van Buren High School and retired as a supervisor at Findlay Industries. He was an avid Ohio State Buckeye, Pittsburgh Steelers and NASCAR fan.
Funeral services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Harrold-Floriana Funeral Home, Fostoria, with Pastor Wyatt Foster officiating. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday, March 20, 2026, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Arcadia Cemetery, Arcadia.
Memorials can be made to Washington Twp. Volunteer Fire Department.
Online condolences may be sent to family at www.hffh.net.
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Ken Fern
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Very sorry to see that Dennis has passed. He was always a good guy, went to high school with him, too young.
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