Wolfgang Brede
Wolfgang Brede, age 73, of Middlefield, formerly of Troy Township and Maple Heights, passed away on May 2, 2023, at home with his family by his side.
He was born on March 28, 1950, in Germany, to the late Georg and Marianne (nee Cron) Brede.
In Germany, he was a pro-chess player and was boxer, and also enjoyed race car driving.
After graduation, Wolfgang went on to be a tool and die maker, and an IT programmer for Ford Motor Company in Walton Hills, Ohio. He was a member of UAW Local #420.
Among these other interests, he also enjoyed working on cars, he liked to reinvent things, he wrote computer programing and he enjoyed woodworking.
He was a connoisseur of television, was a strong family man and he and his wife were the owners of Maplewood Kennels.
Wolfgang will be greatly missed by his wife, Marsha; daughter, Jenny (David) Hynst; son, Michael (Rachel) Brede; grandchildren, Kylee Kinser, William Brede and Calli Kinser; as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins in Germany.
Calling hours will be May 13, 2023, from 3-5 p.m., with a time of sharing at 5 p.m., at Sly Family Funeral Home, 15670 W. High St., Middlefield.
Memories and condolences can be shared with the family at www.slyffh.com.
