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Jon Ditz Obituary
Aug 10, 1936 - Jun 12, 2025
Norwalk
Jon William Ditz, 88, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully after a brief illness from an aggressive cancer Thursday, June 12, 2025, with Joyce, his wife of 70 years, at his side.
He was born August 10, 1936, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late William and Augusta (Klemach) Ditz. Jon attended the University of Michigan Engineering School and received his Professional Engineer's License in 1959. Jon and his family moved to Norwalk in 1973.
He was known for his philanthropic nature, willingness to volunteer, and his passion for community involvement. He served on the United Fund board and founded The Pillars Club. He was also an active board member of the Firelands Symphony, American Red Cross, Fisher-Titus Foundation Board, and Habitat for Humanity. He was a proud member of Norwalk Elks Lodge No. 730, Norwalk Lions Club, and Main Street Uptown Norwalk. He was an active member of First Presbyterian Church.
Jon was honored and humbled to receive many awards during his years in Norwalk.
Jon is survived by the love of his life, Joyce (Humpert) Ditz; children, Deborah (Robert) Ludwig of Norwalk, Daryl (Nimmi Damodaran) Ditz of Washington D.C., and David (Shannon Hager) Ditz of Norwalk; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Jan and Ralph Fegley of Norwalk; grandchildren, Stephen (Tara) Ludwig of Cincinnati, Sarah (Todd) Bishton of Wilmington, North Carolina, Samantha (Ethan) Wilhelm of Norwalk, Shonali (Nick Andriano) Ditz of Chicago, Illinois, and Bradley Ditz of Norwalk. Jon is also survived by his precious nine great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Bill and Don Ditz; and one great-grandson, William.
Visitation for family and friends will be from 10 a.m. until time of service Thursday, July 3, 2025, at First Presbyterian Church, 21 Firelands Blvd., Norwalk, with Pastor James Hodsden officiating. A luncheon will follow.
Memorial contribu-tions may be sent to First Presbyterian Church, 21 Firelands Blvd, Norwalk, OH 44857; The United Fund, 2 E. Seminary Street, Norwalk, OH 44857; Habitat for Humanity, 7602 Milan Road, Sandusky, OH 44870; Firelands Symphony Orchestra, 334 E. Washington Street, Sandusky, OH 44870 or one's favorite charity.
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Diane & Tim Grendell
June 17, 2025
A wonderful man. He will be missed. May he rest in peace.
farid said
June 13, 2025
great friend and always thinking about helping the community and very generous in so many ways ,big loss to all of us and especially to the family ,our prayers are with you, love him dearly , farid said.
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