Nathaniel Arnoldo Tijerina

Nathaniel Arnoldo Tijerina

  LEIPSIC - Nathaniel Arnoldo Tijerina, 21 of Leipsic died 6:17 p.m., Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at his residence.  He was born June 23, 1998 in Toledo to Arnoldo and Erin (Christman) Tijerina who survive in Leipsic.

  Other survivors include three children: Brynlee, Raiden and Addilyn; a brother Devin (Breanna) Tijerina of Pandora; two sisters: Taylor (Eric) Guerra of Leipsic and Ava Tijerina of Leipsic; several nieces and nephews; paternal grandmother, Marie Briley of Leipsic; and maternal grandfather, Herbert Christman of Deshler.  He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Jacqueline Christman.

  Nathaniel was a stay at home dad.  He loved his kids and was a very loving son, father, brother and uncle.  He was a big OSU Buckeye and Carolina Panthers fan, loved music and video games.  He enjoyed spending time with his family and will be greatly missed, especially his smile and laughter.

  A funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at LOVE HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Leipsic with Deacon Ben Valdez officiating.  Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Leipsic.  Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Monday, 2-8 p.m. Tuesday and one hour prior to the service Wednesday all at the funeral home.

  Memorial donations may be made to the family.

  Condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome.com.