Hugh D. Hirzel, 70, of Oregon, Ohio passed away on March 12, 2004 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Northwood, Ohio on February 21, 1934 to Alfred and Bertha (Vogelsanger) Hirzel. Hugh drove a semi truck for Sullivan Steel Company (1967-72), Toledo Tank (1972-82) and Treu House of Munch (1982-92). Hugh retired from RMF in 1999 where he had worked since 1994. He was a lifetime member of the Toledo Swiss Society and an active member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Hugh was very devoted to work but his family was always first, even before his personal needs. He was a true devoted family man. Hugh is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Lois; sons and daughter-in-law, Eric and Sherri Hirzel, Daniel Hirzel; grandchildren, Alekzander and Rebekah; brothers and sisters, Alfred, Robert (Alva), Madelyn Cimpritz, Thelma (Albert) Hoehner, Ruth Brown, Ernie Hirzel and Betty (Robert) Stotz; sister-in-law, Carol Hirzel. He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Hugh D II, brother, Donald Hirzel, sister-in-law, Eleanor Hirzel and brother-in-law Robert Brown. Family and friends may visit at the Eggleston-Meinert-Pavley Funeral Home, Coy Road Chapel, 440 S. Coy Road, Oregon, OH on Sunday and Monday from 2-9 p.m. Funeral services will begin in the funeral home on Tuesday at 9:15 a.m. and proceed to St. Ignatius Catholic Church, 212 N. Stadium, Oregon, OH for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Ignatius Cemetery. Donations made in the memory of Hugh are appreciated and will be allocated to his favorite organizations and charities. Visitation: Visitation Times 2-9 pm Sunday and Monday Eggleston Meinert Pavley Coy Road Chapel