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Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home
98 W. Main St.
Norwalk, OH 44857
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Brian K. Hovatter, 48, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at home, on November 1, 2023.

He was born on February 11, 1975, in Sandusky, Ohio, to Ronald Hovatter and the late Elsie (Green) Hovatter.

Brian graduated from Norwalk High School and received a degree in Computer Programming from BGSU Firelands. He worked for 27 years at R.R. Donnelly and enjoyed fishing, playing baseball and softball with his children, and being with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Stephanie (Allen) Hovatter; sons, Brian Keith (Destany) Hovatter, Dustin Alan (Emily) Hovatter, Timothy Gregory Hovatter; father, Ronald (Connie) Hovatter; grandchildren, Sophia, Riley, Clark, Tessa, Kenzington, and Stetson; and siblings, Tracey Starkey and Paul Hovatter.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Elsie (Green) Hovatter.

Friends and family are invited to his visitation on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, from 11 a.m. until the time of the 1 p.m. service at Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home, 98 W. Main St., Norwalk, Ohio. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Online condolences to the family may be expressed by visiting: www.walkereastmanheydingerfh.com