Dr. Thomas R. Freytag

Dr. Thomas R. Freytag, 74, of Wapakoneta, died 10:51 a.m., Sunday, May 11, 2025, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, with his loving family at his side. He was born October 23, 1950, in Sidney, OH, the son of Albert F. and Marjorie M. (DeLaet) Freytag, who preceded him in death. On July 12, 1979, he married Gwynne Morris, and she survives. Other survivors include, 2 children, Brandon T. (Stacey) Freytag, Troy, OH, Jessica R. Freytag, Wapakoneta; 3 grandchildren, Andrew Thomas, Amelia Kate, and Alivia Leeann Freytag; siblings, Marjorie A. (Wayne) Jones, Mason, OH, William J. Freytag; And a sister-in-law, Lisa Freytag, Minster, OH. He also leaves behind many nieces & nephews who loved him dearly. In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Albert F. Freytag Jr. and Joseph R. Freytag. A 1969 graduate of Minster High School, Tom received a Bachelor of Arts degree at Xavier University and his degree in Medicine from The Ohio State University. He served an internship at Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton where he met his wife. Tom began his private family practice in Wapakoneta in 1981, and became the Auglaize County Coroner in 1984. Tom retired from that position in 2019 as the longest serving coroner in the state. He was a member and past president of the Ohio State Coroner’s Board. Tom received the Ohio Family Physician of the Year Award in 2007. He also served as team physician for the Wapakoneta High School and received a special award from the Ohio Athletic Trainers Association in 2012. He served on the Board of Directors with the Auglaize Co. MRDD, the Wapakoneta Breakfast Optimist Club, and the Wapakoneta YMCA. Tom was medical director with the St. Johns Rescue Squad, and was active in many other charitable and community projects including doctor for the local jail. He was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ, Wapakoneta. While Tom was known for all his work in the community, to his family and friends, he was best known for his loving care, support and passion in everything he did as a husband, father, poppy, brother and friend.. Tom’s unwavering support with everyone he touched will never be forgotten. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 16, 2025, at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Wapakoneta, with Pastor Anthony Spearhart officiating. The family will receive friends at 11:00 a.m. until time of the service Friday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Auglaize Co. MRDD or the Auglaize Co. Crippled Children and Adults Association. Arrangements are under the direction of the Eley Funeral Home & Crematory, Wapakoneta where condolences may be expressed at www.eleyfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.

Dr. Thomas R. Freytag

October 23, 1950 - May 11, 2025