Love Funeral Homes

Love Funeral Home has always employed a kind and considerate staff of professionals.

John Love-John founded Love Funeral Home in 1982 with his wife Mary. He is a licensed embalmer and funeral director. John attended Capital University in Bexley, OH and graduated from Indiana College of Mortuary Science, Indianapolis, IN in 1973. Following a one year internship he received his licenses in 1974. John is active in the community and the Ohio Funeral Directors Assoc. He is a Vietnam Veteran.

Mary Love-Mary founded Love Funeral Home with her husband John in 1982. Mary is a licensed funeral director. She attended Lima Technical College and Ohio State University. Following a two year internship, she received her license in 1990. Mary is also a licensed insurance agent. She is involved in the community, especially the Putnam County Red Cross. She and John have two children: Heather and Robert and two grandchildren, Jeremy and Alexandria.

Mary Martin-Mary has been a Love Funeral Home employee since 1987 as a member of the staff. She graduated from McAuley High School in Toledo, OH. She and her husband , Tim live in Ottawa, OH.

Heather Love Reynolds-has been with Love Funeral Home full time since September, 2002. She was a part-time employee for many years. She is a licensed Embalmer/Funeral Director. She received her bachelor of fine arts from Ohio University in Athens, OH in 1999 and received her associates degree in Mortuary Science from Mid-America college of Funeral Service in Jeffersonville, IN in 2002. She is a a part-time dance instructor for the Dance Center and a member of Ottawa Kiwanis Club. Heather lives in Leipsic with her husband Nate, children Jeremy and Alexandria, and dog Bailey.

Brett Fry-Brett joined Love-Heitmeyer Funeral Home in the spring of 2007 as licensed funeral director and embalmer. He received his Bachelor Degree in Business Administration from Indian Institute of Technology in Fort Wayne in 2002, and graduated from Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science n 2005. Brett and his wife Dunel live in Ottawa with their son, Chance.

Heitmeyer Funeral Homes

David Heitmeyer – David and brother Jeff founded Heitmeyer Funeral Home in Leipsic, Ottawa and Continental in 1995. Their Oakwood funeral home in Paulding County was built in 1996. He is a 1987 graduate of Columbus Grove High School; attended Ohio State University, Lima Campus and a 1991 graduate of Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. After a one year apprenticeship, he became a licensed funeral director/embalmer in 1992. David is also a licensed insurance agent. He is active in the Leipsic community, serving as past president of the Leipsic Chamber of Commerce. He is a member of the Leipsic Volunteer Fire Dept and St. Mary’s Catholic Church; Ottawa Masonic Lodge and Columbus Grove Knights of Columbus. He and his wife Rita live in Leipsic with their four children: Brice, Brooke, Hayley and Peyton

Rita Heitmeyer – Rita has worked with her husband David as a member of the funeral home staff since 1995. She is a 1988 graduate of Delphos Jefferson High School, attended Ohio State University, Lima Campus and graduated with honors in 1993 from Northwestern College, Lima. They live in Leipsic with their four children: Brice, Brooke, Hayley and Peyton

Jeff Heitmeyer – Jeff and his brother David founded Heitmeyer Funeral Home in Leipsic, Ottawa and Continental in 1995. Their Oakwood funeral home in Paulding County was built in 1996. He attended Ohio State University, Lima campus and graduated in 1987 from Cincinnate College of Mortuary Science in 1987. After a one year apprenticeship, he became a licensed funeral director/embalmer in 1988. Jeff is also a licensed insurance agent. He is a member of St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, the Odd Fellows Lodge, Ottawa and Glandorf Rod and Gun Club. He and his wife, Dena, live in Ottawa with their 3 daughters: Emily, Macy and Sydney

Dianna Greer – Dianna has been a member of the staff of Heitmeyer Funeral Home since 1995. She is a 1968 Graduate of Holgate High School. Dianna is also a member of and treasurer of Continental Lion’s Club and Continental American Legion Aux. She is active in the Continental community with such things as helping out with the Circle of Friends co-op Parish food pantry. Dianna and her husband Mike live in Continental and home one daughter: Kim Brinkman and a grandson: Adam Brinkman.



 

Love-Heitmeyer
Funeral Home
226 N. Belmore
Leipsic, OH 45856
419 943-2040
419 943-2157

Heitmeyer Funeral Home
916 East Main
Ottawa, OH 45875
419 523-5657

Heitmeyer Funeral Home
610 Walnut St.
P.O Box 191
Oakwood, OH 45873
419 594-3660

Heitmeyer Funeral Home
207 Rice St.
P.O. Box 432
Continental, OH 45831
419 596-3803

Love-Heitmeyer
Funeral Home
16085 St. Rt. 634
Ft. Jennings,OH 45844
419 286-6586