Tami R. Krutsch, 57, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was born on July 29, 1961 to Richard and Joanne (Gessner) Gump in Defiance, Ohio. Tami earned her Associate's Degree in Accounting from Northwest State Community College, and worked at Goodwill in Defiance. She was an avid Defiance High School sports fan. In her leisure time she loved spending time with her family.

Tami is survived by her children; Heather Krutsch, Jessica (Anthony) Barnett, Alyssa Krutsch, and James Krutsch, all of Defiance, five grandchildren, sisters, Sue (Dan) Duquette of Woodbine, GA, Jane (Steve) Hoffman of Defiance, Beth (Randy) Sauder of Stryker, and Becky (Kent) Belau of Newark, OH. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother, Michael Fauth. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at Schaffer Funeral Home in Defiance, with Celebrant Deb Miller officiating. Memorials are suggested to the family. Online condolences can be given at www.Schafferfh.com.