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Arthur Zepf Obituary
Arthur "Art" Lewis Zepf Jr., 88, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away at home on February 7, 2026. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on June 12, 1937, to Arthur and Elizabeth (McCarthy) Zepf. A graduate of Central Catholic High School, he attended the University of Toledo and was a member of the SAE fraternity. Upon graduation, he was motivated to serve, completing U.S. Air Force Officer training and serving six years during the Vietnam War. Art found joy in the simple pleasures of life and was always quick with a joke to bring a smile to someone's face.
Art was preceded in death by Shari Meadows, his partner of 30 years; and his parents. He is survived by his sons, Kurt, Reilly, and Arthur, and their families.
In accordance with his wishes, Art donated his body to the University of Toledo Medical Center.
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Lori A Martin
February 14, 2026
Art was my sisters partner for 30 years. The love he had for her was undeniable. Even though they never married he was and always will be family. He will be missed. Love you Art.
Susie Burghardt
February 11, 2026
Art has been a part of our family for over 30 years and he will be dearly missed. His love for my sister was unwavering. He adored her. And he was always there with a smile and a dad joke. In fact we knew he didn´t feel well when, as we told him we were leaving, he didn´t say "thanks for the warning"! Can´t put into words how much you meant to my sister and our family. We love you Art.
Paula Ashton
February 11, 2026
To his sons my sincere sympathy. I lived across the street from the Zepf's from 1953 and knew them all well. Art will be remembered. Paula Deatrick Ashton.
Kendal Bauman
February 11, 2026
Art came into my life when I was just 11 years old. He was my Aunt Shari's partner. I watched over the years as he loved and cared for her and became part of our family. He loved putting a smile on your face and had a love of all things Kentucky and sports. Art was there for so many milestones in my life: tennis matches in high school, craft shows, my wedding, my boys. Now at 38 years old, I have a deep appreciation for the devotion he showed my Aunt Shari and the unwavering support he provided to those around him.
You will be missed Uncle Art...
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