Robert "Zeke" Tebbe

Robert J. “Zeke” Tebbe age 91 of Minster, Ohio died on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. He was born on December 6, 1934, in Minster to the late Adolph “Ike” & Mathilda (Kaiser) Tebbe. He married Marlene Schwieterman on May 4, 1957, in St. Joseph Church, Egypt and she survives in Minster. He is also survived by children: Lori & Roger Klosterman, Minster, Dave & Bev Tebbe, Minster, Sara & Mark Klosterman, Troy, 8 grandchildren & 8 great grandchildren, in-laws: Bonnie & Dave Becker, Minster, Margie & Mike Stricker, Minster, Steve & Carol Schwieterman, Minster. He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant son Gary, and in-laws: Laura & Dennis Diller, Jim & Esther Schwieterman, Johe & Patricia Schwieterman. Zeke was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster, the Minster F.O.E. #1391, the Minster K of C, and the Minster American Legion. He was a lifelong farmer, former Jackson Township trustee and worked at the Minster Farmers Exchange. He was married to Marlene for 69 years and loved spending time with his children, grandchildren & great grandchildren. Zeke was an avid fisherman and hunter. He was a veteran of the US Army, a past president of the Minster Athletic Boosters, a proud member of the Minster High School Hall of Fame, as well as a member of Minster’s 1st football team. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, November 16, 2026, at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster. Burial with full military honors to follow in St. Augustine Cemetery. Friends may call at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster on Sunday, November 15, 2026, from 1 to 5 PM and on Monday, November 16 from 9 to 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Minster Athletic Boosters and the Minster Community Scholarship Fund. Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.