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John Schalk Obituary
John C. Schalk, 78, of Fostoria, passed away Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at ProMedica Fostoria Community Hospital.
He was born June 4, 1944, in Tiffin, to the late Joseph A. and Helen F. (Steinmetz) Schalk. He married Jeanne A. Affholder on Nov. 25, 1967, at St. Wendelin Catholic Church and she survives in Fostoria.
John is also survived by five children, Andrew Schalk of Fostoria, Christy (Bradley) Long of Sycamore, Jennifer Shanks of Green Springs, Kenneth (Mison) Schalk of Columbus, and Suzanne (Jeffrey) Carson of Boston, Massachusetts; 14 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; siblings, Ann (Mark) Foos of Helena and Carl (Carolyn) Schalk of New Riegel; and sister-in-law, Peg Schalk.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Peter Schalk.
John was a member of St. Wendelin Catholic Church, Fostoria, where he was a member of the church choir for 48 years and co-chair of the festival grounds where he volunteered there in many capacities including set-up and breakdown and manning the bratwurst stand. He was a graduate of New Riegel High School and worked at Atlas Crankshaft for 30 years and Norton Manufacturing for 17 years.
John enjoyed watching sports, including Ohio State Buckeyes, Cleveland Browns, and Cleveland Indians. He loved wintering with Jeanne in Florida, gardening, spending time outdoors, and being an active member of St. Wendelin. One of his greatest memories was the trip he took with the choir to Rome. He will be remembered as a loving husband and a "good guy."
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Friday, March 3, 2023, at Hoening & Son Funeral Home, 133 W. Tiffin St., Fostoria, Ohio, 44830, where a Vigil will be at 6:45 p.m.
Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 4, 2023, at St. Wendelin Catholic Church, Fostoria, with the Very Rev. Joseph Poggemeyer presiding. Burial will follow at St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery, New Riegel.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Michael J. Fox Foundation at https://www.michaeljfox.org or St. Wendelin Catholic Church.
Online expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting www.hoeningfuneralhome.com.
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Mark Malagon
March 8, 2023
I was a friend to the family; as didn't live far away and we all went to school together , rode bus together got in trouble as well. I give you all my heart felt sympathy as going threw this with my Dad was a life changing event for us all too. Mark M. Malagon
Sandy Zoeller
March 1, 2023
So sorry and surprised to hear of John´s passing. He was a great person and classmate. I have many happy memories of our high school days and class reunions. He will certainly be missed. Rest in peace my friend.
Diann and Fred Hay
February 28, 2023
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. I will always remember John for his ever present smile when he was at church! May God comfort you during this difficult time.
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