Jonathan Ewald Obituary

Jonathan K. Jon Ewald

Jonathan "Jon" K. Ewald, 75 of Tiffin, passed away at his home surrounded by his family Wednesday, November 26, 2025. He was born March 10, 1950, in Tiffin. He attended Old Fort Elementary and graduated from Tiffin Columbian in 1968. He received a degree in agriculture from The Ohio State University in 1972.

In 1973, Jon Ewald married Diana Lynn (Hopple) Ewald in Tiffin, who was his greatest love and best friend for 52 years. His passions were faith, family, and farm.

He was a full-time farmer and was proud to be a fifth-generation farmer who spent his life working on his family's centennial farm, founded in 1855 and recognized with the Ohio Legacy Farm distinction. He safeguarded his 470-acre farm for future generations with Black Swamp Land Conservatory, which he considered his greatest legacy.

He was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ in Tiffin and Old Fort Lions Club. He was a former member of Old Fort Young Farmers and a proud supporter of area 4-H and FFA programs, of which his children and grandchildren were members with animal and farming projects. He also loved sports and was a proud supporter of The Ohio State University Buckeyes and both the Cleveland Browns and Indians. However, his favorite teams were the teams of his children and grandchildren, Old Fort High School, Bowling Green State University, Ohio Northern University, Heidelberg University, Genoa High School, St. Edwards High School, and Hopewell-Loudon High School.

He is survived by his wife, his children,Holly (Derrick) Szepiela, Laura (Christopher) Snyder, Mark (Andrea) Ewald, and Jonathan Michael (Kristinea) Ewald; his grandchildren, Logan (Aric) Recker, Zachary Szepiela, Nathan Snyder, Andrew Szepiela, Aiden Ewald, Joseph Ewald, and Sidnee Ewald; and his great-grandson, Hudson John Recker.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Richard Ewald and Marjorie (Kleckner) Ewald.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Monday, December 1, 2025, at Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home & Crematory, 236 S. Washington St., Tiffin. His family is asking that attendees honor him by wearing their favorite sports team attire, except for TTUN.

Funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Trinity United Church of Christ, with the Rev. Kartsen Snitker officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Trinity United Church of Christ of Tiffin, or donor's choice.

Condolences may be sent and guestbook signed at www.hgmackfuneralhome.com.