Obituaries
Jon W. Ditz
June 12, 2025
Jon William Ditz, age 88, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully after a brief illness from an aggressive cancer on 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, The American Red Cross, Fisher-Titus Foundation Board, and Habitat for Humanity. He was a proud member of the Norwalk Elks Lodge #730, The Norwalk Lions Club, and Main Street Uptown Norwalk. He was an active member of the 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, NC, Samantha (Ethan) Wilhelm of Norwalk, Shonali (Nick Andriano) Ditz of Chicago, IL, 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 held Thursday, July 3, 2025, from 10:00 A.M. until time of service at 12:00 Noon at the First Presbyterian Church, 21 Firelands Blvd., Norwalk with Pastor James Hodsden officiating, with a luncheon to follow.
Memorial contributions 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, or Firelands Symphony Orchestra, 1 University Drive, Huron, OH 44839 or one’s favorite charity.
Jon W. Ditz
June 12, 2025
Jon William Ditz, age 88, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully after a brief illness from an aggressive cancer on 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, The American Red Cross, Fisher-Titus Foundation Board, and Habitat for Humanity. He was a proud member of the Norwalk Elks Lodge #730, The Norwalk Lions Club, and Main Street Uptown Norwalk. He was an active member of the 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, NC, Samantha (Ethan) Wilhelm of Norwalk, Shonali (Nick Andriano) Ditz of Chicago, IL, 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 held Thursday, July 3, 2025, from 10:00 A.M. until time of service at 12:00 Noon at the First Presbyterian Church, 21 Firelands Blvd., Norwalk with Pastor James Hodsden officiating, with a luncheon to follow.
Memorial contributions 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, or Firelands Symphony Orchestra, 1 University Drive, Huron, OH 44839 or one’s favorite charity.