Gary Altman Obituary

Gary R. Altman

Gary R. Altman, 78, of rural Arlington, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Bridge Hospice Care, at The Heritage, Findlay. He was born to the late Richard and Martha (Griep) Altman, January 27, 1947, in Findlay.

On August 29, 1971, he married Linda Fiser, and she preceded him in death June 30, 2022.

Gary attended and graduated from Findlay High School in 1965 and then from The Ohio State College of Dentistry in 1973. Dr. Altman served the Findlay area community through his dental practice until 2022, retiring when his wife Linda passed away.

Gary is also survived by a son, David R. (Alaina) Altman of Arlington; and a daughter, Susan R. Wittenmyer of Findlay; sisters, Connie (Barry) Groseclose of Mount Vernon, Joyce (Eli) Hershberger of Carey, and Diane Altman of Kenton; a brother, Randy (Janet) Altman of Findlay, grandchildren, Ava and Evan Altman and Tobey and Laurey Wittenmyer; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Gary loved family camping trips to the Smokies, gospel and bluegrass music, walking his daughter's dog, Hershey and visiting Amish Country with Linda. Since their 25th wedding anniversary, Gary and Linda would celebrate by spending several days in Holmes County. His real love was Linda and their grandchildren.

Visitation for family and friends will be from noon-2 p.m. Monday, October 20, 2025, at Kirkpatrick-Behnke Funeral Home, 500 Lima Avenue. A funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. with Pastor Mark Bishop officiating. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery.

The family would like to thank everyone who cared for Gary at The James Cancer Center, OSU Wexner Medical Center, The Heritage and Hospice.

Memorials may be offered in Gary's name to American Cancer Society, 740 Commerce Drive, Suite B, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551 or Musicians Against Childhood Cancer, 616 State Route 61, Marengo, OH 43334, which holds a festival that Gary and Linda supported by attending their bluegrass concerts.

Online condolences may be expressed to family at www.kirkpatrickbehnke.com