David Thomas Zender Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of David Thomas Zender of Fremont, Ohio, who passed away on March 30, 2026 at the age of 63. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Henry Zender and Patricia Frankhart Zender Walliser; and his stepfather Frederick Walliser. He is survived by: his daughter Crystal Zender (Tony Kodes); his grandchildren, Sophia, Grayson, Catalina and Wyatt; his siblings, Cynthia Zender, John Zender and Rev. Mark Zender; and his stepmother Carol Zender. He is also survived by his step-brothers, his aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins on both sides of his family.

Donations may be made in his memory to the American Lung Association (https://action.lung.org) and the American Heart Association.