HAVILAND, OH: Dena L. Shartzer, age 64, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025 at her home in Haviland, OH.

Dena was born on December 4, 1960 in Xenia, OH to the late Charles and Elva JoAnne (Halter) Ferguson. On April 24, 1979 she married Donald Shartzer. They moved to Haviland,OH and resided there for the last 32 years. She attended Bible Baptist Church in Grover Hill, OH most recently. She loved garage sales and thrifting, always on the hunt for a good bargain. More than anything, she loved her grandchildren and her family.

Dena will be lovingly missed by her husband, Don Shartzer, Haviland, OH; sons: Ross (Annie) Shartzer, Van Wert, OH; Nathan (Tina) Shartzer, Bryan, OH; Travis (Libby) Shartzer, Van Wert, OH; Ryan Shartzer, Paulding, OH; Donald “Sam” (Kelly) Shartzer, Jr., Botkins, OH; daughter, Megan (Jason) Thrasher, Briceton, OH; brothers: Joseph (Shanda) Ferguson, Dupont, OH; Charles (Jeri) Ferguson, Defiance, OH; Journey Farris, Phillipines; Patrick Ferguson, OH; stepsisters: Barb (Steve) Landers, Grover Hill, OH; Karen Bidlack, Cecil, OH; Arlene Gilbert, Van Wert, OH; 33 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at Den Herder Funeral Home with Rev. Pat Holt officiating. Burial will follow at Blue Creek Cemetery, Blue Creek Township, OH.

Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. until time of services on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be shared at www.denherderfh.com.