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Glen Diven Obituary

DEFIANCE - Glen Arthur Diven, 67, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Defiance.

He was born on January 3, 1958, to George and Mary (William) Diven in Defiance, Ohio. He graduated from Paulding High School. Glen worked as a farm hand for Cooper Farms for many years.

Glen was an avid country music listener, especially to Johnny Paycheck and loved to collect jewelry. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

Glen is survived by his fiancée, Cerelle Loftus, sister, Linda (Randy) Diven-Rigg, Betty (Bill) Kochel, Barb Diven, and Carol (JR) Hernandez, and 9 nieces and nephews.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Leroy R Diven, and sister, Maryellen Diven.

A Celebration of Life for Glen will be held at a later date. Schaffer Funeral Home was honored to assist the family with arrangements.

Memorials are suggested to the Fort Defiance Humane Society. Online condolences can be given at www.Schafferfh.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Crescent-News on Dec. 1, 2025.

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