Serving Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky and Wood Counties
Betty Irene Heidebrink, 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 20, 2025. She was born on September 6, 1932, in Tiffin, Ohio, to William and Gladys (Rupert) Zimmerman. On December 1, 1951, Betty married the love of her life, Robert Heidebrink. Together, they operated the Open Pantry Carryout in South Toledo for many years.
Betty was a longtime and faithful member of both St. Mark Lutheran Church in Toledo and St. Paul Lutheran Church in Maumee. She was a devoted fan of the Toledo Mud Hens, Detroit Tigers, and loved traveling with Robert. Betty cherished time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren who brought her much joy.
Surviving are her children, Glenda (Donald) Allman, Rick (Judy) Heidebrink, David (Penny Smith) Heidebrink; 7 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; along with many loving family members. Betty was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
Funeral services were held Saturday, July 26, 2025. Interment: Lake Township Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy can be directed to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 112 E. Wayne St., Maumee, Ohio 43537. Eggleston Meinert Pavley Funeral Home, Millbury Chapel.
