Walter P. Shilts

WALTER P. “WALLY” SHILTS, age 52, of New Paris, OH died Sunday, August 10, 2003 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, OH. Born on October 22, 1950 in Richmond, IN, he was a 1968 Jefferson Township High School graduate and was a U.S. Army veteran. For the past 10 years he was employed at Timken in Eaton, OH. He was a member of the U.S. Powered Paragliding Association for the past 4 years.

Survived by Mother: Julia Grace Shilts of New Paris, OH; Father & Step Mother: Virgil G. “Tiny” & Elsie Shilts of New Paris, OH; Sons: Chad Clevenger of Greenville, OH and Derrick Clevenger of New Paris, OH; Special Friend: Gail E. McKenzie of New Paris, OH; Brother & Sister-in-Law: Richard A.”Dick” & Carol Shilts of Kalamazoo, MI; Sisters & Brothers-in-Law: Judith A. “Judy” & Frank Henn of New Paris, OH and Rebecca G “Becky” & Roger Ashenfelter of Three Rivers, MI; Grandson: Isaak Clevenger; Aunts, Nieces and Nephews & Cousins.

Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, August 13, 2003, 8:00 P.M. (Ohio Time) at Barnes Funeral Home - 109 West Main Street - New Paris, OH with Roger Williams, Minister, officiating. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 13, 2002 from 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. (Ohio Time) at the funeral home. Memorial Contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be sent to the family via Guest Book at www.barnesfuneralhome.com