Derek Demuth

Derek DeMuth, age 56 of Walbridge, Ohio passed away on May 6, 2025 at home after a three year battle with cancer. He was born November 7, 1968 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Charles and Beverly (Nagle) DeMuth.

Derek was a worker and as a child delivered newspapers and did odd jobs for many years in Walbridge. After graduation from Lake High School, he joined the United States Army and was stationed in Germany for 8 years and in Saudi Arabia during the Persian Gulf War/Desert Storm. He remained a reservist for many years and lived in Germany for 12 additional years before returning to the United States. He drove semi-trucks, most recently for a contractor hauling FedEx Ground freight. Derek could fix anything, especially cars. He was to many people, a MacGyver you could count on to always lend a helping hand. He had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to make people laugh. Rooting for Ohio State football was a favorite hobby and he rarely missed a game.

He is survived by his sons David (Vanessa) and Dustin, mother Beverly (Nagle) DeMuth, siblings; Daniel (Lauri) DeMuth Sr., DeDe (Terry) Ruedy, Diana (Tim) Durbin, Donna (Fred) Smith, numerous nieces and nephews, faithful companion Jen Smith, best friend Brad Daniels and his loyal Cavachon companion Indy.

He is preceded in death by his father Charles DeMuth and his grandparents.

A special thanks to the staff at Hospice of Northwest Ohio and to Dr. Megan Caram for her dedication and expertise in caring for our loved one.

A private burial will be held at Lake Township Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to: Angels in Arms 1234 N. Main Suite B3 Bowling Green, OH 43402