Kenneth Shidler Obituary

Kenneth R. Shidler

Kenneth R. Shidler, 83, of Leipsic, passed away Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, at his residence.

He was born March 24, 1939, in Grelton, to the late Roy William "Bill" Shidler and Ruth (Kitchen) Shidler. He married Diane Myers on Feb. 11, 1962, and she survives in Leipsic.

Kenneth is also survived by two children, Pam (Mike) Knueven and Greg Shidler, both of Deshler; exchange student, Kirsi (Jukka Oikarri) Poyhonen of Finland; four grandchildren, Sadie Knueven, Lacey (Josh) Powell, Lindy (Kenny) Brand, and Jake (Sierra) Shidler; nine great-grandchildren, Marlee Powell, Brezlee Powell, Grady Powell, Kyla Wilson, Konlee Wilson, Wyatt Brand, Kestlee Brand, Delanee Brand, and Rowyn Shidler; three siblings, Norman Shidler of Tampa, Florida, Robert (Linda) Shidler of Grand Rapids, Ohio, and Darlene (Richard) Hardesty of Liberty Center; in-laws, Gary (Patty) Myers of Deshler, Dennis (Dawn) Myers of Leipsic, Joe (Nancy) Myers of Leipsic, Vickie Myers of Deshler, and Barb Myers of Valdosta, Georgia; special caretakers, Stephanie Troyer, Carolyn Schoenauer, and Sharon Peck; and lots of special nieces and nephews, extended family, friends, and neighbors.

He was also preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Karol Shidler; and brother-in-law, Norm Myers.

Ken retired in 1999 from Campbell's Soup, Napoleon, after 43 years of employment. He was a 1957 graduate of Malinta-Grelton High School and veteran of U.S. Army National Guard. Ken loved riding his Cushman and was a member of North Central Ohio Cushman Club. He was the 4-H Kountry Kids advisor for many years. He enjoyed gardening, feeding the birds and fish in his pond, riding the golf cart with his grandkids, the coffee club, and spending time with his family. After his initial cancer diagnosis, Ken was introduced to FROG's (Fully Rely on God). He enjoyed collecting frogs and sharing them with his family.

Ken's funeral will be 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21, 2022, at LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Leipsic, with Pastor Robert Shidler officiating. Visitation will be 2-5 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made to Putnam County CAP, Challenged Champions Equestrian Center, Bridge Palliative Care, or charity of the donor's choice.

Condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome.com.