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Dennis Zehender Obituary

Dennis Zehender Jr.

Dennis D. Zehender Jr., 51, of Holland, Ohio, and previously of Findlay, died at 10 p.m. Friday, April 16, 2026. at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay, after a short illness. He was born March 7, 1975, in Findlay, to Dennis Zehender Sr. (deceased) and Linda VanDenEynde of Findlay.

Also surviving are his daughters, Mariah Zehender of Toledo and Lindsay Zehender of New Hampshire; brothers, Joshua (Chris) Zehender of Ft. Jennings and William Parrish of Findlay; and nieces and nephews, Allaina, Eli, and Avalyn Zehender, and Baylen Roux Parrish. He was previously married to Wendy Steinke.

Dennis had a love for music, fast cars and bonfires. He had retired as a tree trimmer, having worked for Toledo Edison and Savory.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 25, 2026, at COLDREN CRATES FUNERAL HOME in Findlay. Funeral services will be at conclusion of visitation at 1 p.m. with Mike VanDenEynde officiating.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Courier on Apr. 21, 2026.

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