James H Haefner

James "Jim" Howard Haefner, age 89, passed away peacefully at his home on October 14, 2026. He was born on May 5, 1937, in Toledo, Ohio, to Robert and Myrtle Haefner.

Jim was a simple, hardworking man who cherished his family. He worked as a wood pattern maker at Schill Pattern and later retired from Clinton Pattern after many years of dedicated service.

A man who enjoyed working with his hands, Jim took great pleasure in tending to his bountiful garden, where he grew both vegetables and beautiful flowers. Jim was an excellent cook and baker, often using the harvests from his garden in his recipes. He also enjoyed traveling with his wife, Kathy, with their favorite destination being Hawaii.

Jim is survived by his wife, Katherine Haefner; daughter, Lynn (Brian) Malinowski; son, Mark Haefner; stepdaughters, Julie Dibling (Ben Robinson) and Cindy (Don) Rall; 4 grandchildren; 8 step-grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and 5 step great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Richard and Robert Haefner; and grandson, Mark Haefner.

Family and friends may visit Monday, October 19, 2026, from 10 am - 12 pm at Walker Funeral Home, 5155 W. Sylvania Ave. A graveside service will follow at Toledo Memorial Park.