Ivan R.

Arend

Ivan R. Arend, age 92, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice, Defiance, OH.

Ivan was born on September 16, 1933 in Mark Center, OH to the late Herman F. and Elsie (Gordon) Arend. On February 19, 1955 he married Patricia Hoffman, who survives. Ivan was a lifetime, self-employed farmer. He was a member of the Paulding Knights of Columbus, the Federal Land Bank Board, and the Farm Bureau. He was a devoted member of Divine Mercy Catholic Parish, Paulding. Ivan served his country in the Ohio National Guard. He loved bowling, golfing, collecting antique tractors, tractor pulling, and his 1965 red corvette. Most importantly, he loved his family and attending his grandchildren's athletic events.

Ivan will be sadly missed by his wife, Patricia, Paulding, OH; daughters: Debbie (David) Smith, Corbin, KY; Diane (Doug) Goyings, Paulding, OH; Sheryl (Don) Wannemacher, Defiance, OH; Patty (Mike) Cramer, New Albany, OH; Brenda (Greg) Troyer, Oakwood, OH; 12 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.

Ivan was also preceded in death by his brothers: Herman G. Arend, Jr. and Russel J. Arend; sisters: Alma Mae Thornell, Donna Proxmire, and Helen Sauber; son-in-law, Greg Troyer.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at Divine Mercy Catholic Parish, Paulding with Father Austin Ammanniti officiating. Burial will follow in Paulding Memorial Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. on Monday, May 18, 2026 at Den Herder Funeral Home with a rosary service beginning at 7:30 P.M.

Memorial contributions may be made in Ivan's memory to Divine Mercy Catholic Parish.