Clifford "Chick" Shields

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Clifford "Chick" E.

Clifford "Chick" E. Shields, 85, of Elmore, died Sunday, January 25, 2015, at Bay Park Community Hospital, Oregon, Ohio, after a brief illness. Clifford was born April 27, 1929, in East Toledo, Ohio, to Lindsay B. and Cleo M. (Smith) Shields. He was a graduate of Genoa High School in 1946 and attended two years at the University of Toledo. He married Veronica T. TenEyck on September 20, 1950, and she survives. "Chick," as he was known by everyone, worked for over 50 years at Genoa Ford. His favorite hobbies were playing golf, amateur baseball and bowling. This Genoa icon was well known for his rendition of "Casey at the Bat" in full period uniform and his poems describing the area's characters and events. Chick had been a member of the Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce and had attended St. John's United Church of Christ in Genoa.

Chick is survived by his loving wife, Veronica; son, Butch (Pattye) Shields of Rapid City, South Dakota; daughter, Diane M. (George III) Jones of Northwood and son, David A. (Cindy) Shields of Millbury; grandsons, Kenneth (Laura) Shields, Ryan (Holly) Shields, Tim Jones and granddaughters, Kymm Pearce and Melissa Duran; great-grandchildren, Kaylin, Michael, Tim Jr., Raeleigh, Kandyce, Kolton and Kyle and great-great-grandchildren, Lydoux and Carter. He is also survived by sisters, Aline Shaneck and Beverly Auler of Curtice and Darlene Schnabel of Walbridge; brothers, Richard (Doris) Shields and Walter (Virginia) Shields of Curtice; as well as many nieces and nephews. His parents; sister, Irene Farkas, and brother, Lindsay Shields Jr. preceded him in death.

Visitation will be 2-8 p.m., Wednesday, January 28, 2015, at the Robinson-Walker Funeral Home & Crematory, 501 West St., Genoa, with the family present 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m., Thursday, January 29, 2015, at St. John's United Church of Christ, 1213 Washington St., Genoa, with interment to follow in Allen Township Cemetery, Williston. The family has requested memorials for Chick to St. John's UCC or the donor's choice. Online condolences may be shared at:

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Published by The Blade on Jan. 27, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Clifford Shields

11 Entries

Irene garcia

January 30, 2015

He was an ICON. My sympathies to the Shields Family, It was honor knowing him. May you find comfort in one another and pray for strength.

Rebecca McPherson

January 30, 2015

Veronica and family,I am so sorry to hear about Chick. I just learned of the news this evening otherwise I would have been there for the services. Chick was one heck of a guy. I remember him always bringing you to bowling and sitting there the whole night with us ladies and was always being so witty and such a gentleman taking care of you.
No matter where I ran into him at he was always the friendliest a fella could be.
I worked quite a few years at The Hour Glass Inn here in Genoa and it was always a pleasure to see his smiling face come for his glass of lemonade.
Chick will surely be missed by so may.
You and all your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

PAULA DAVIS

January 29, 2015

Aunt Toots, Butch, Dave & Diane--my condolences to you. Gloria sent me an email and I just read the obituary in the paper. Living in FL now, so will not be able to attend funeral--but know that you all are in my thoughts & prayers--love to all--Paula

Patricia Dohms-Slygh

January 29, 2015

So sorry that I was not able to visit with all of you at this time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Another dear Curtice neighbor who played a wonderful part in our youth. Blessings to all. Pat Dohms-Slygh & Margaret Dohms family

January 29, 2015

So sorry for your loss. I'm sorry I was not able to stop by and visit with all of you. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Pat Dohms-Slygh & Margaret Dohms family

KayLeen Daup

January 28, 2015

I worked at the BMV in Oak Harbor. We all truly enjoyed when Chick came in. He was always smiling and full of stories. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

Liz Milbrodt

January 28, 2015

So sorry to hear of Chick's passing. We always looked forward to his visits to us in the license bureau in Oak Harbor. Loved his stories and conversations. Have thought of him often and wondered how he was enjoying his retirement. These posts sound like he enjoyed it to the end. I would expect nothing less. He was a joy to be around.

John Wronkowicz

January 28, 2015

Dave and family,
So sorry to hear about your dad. It was always great to talk to Chick about the car days stories along with his great sport stories. I'll miss him coming into the dealership and hanging around.

January 27, 2015

Uncle Chick-just saying your name holds so many wonderful memories. Fun, trusted and never a unkind word for anyone. There will never be another like you. Love you Sooo Much!! Gloria & David

Sandy Rodawalt

January 27, 2015

The golf course will never be the same...our "Godfather" has left us. When my Dad passed, Chick kinda took his place...I can't tell you how much I'll miss his visits...thank you for sharing him with us all these years. God only takes the best, and Chick was truly the best.

Gary & Karen Kapp

January 27, 2015

It was truly and honor and a blessing to have known "Chick". He was always positive and enjoyed his being known as the "Chick Magnet." He will be truly missed by his family, community, and his many, many friends. God Bless all of you.

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