RALPH R. WILT

RALPH R. WILT, JR., 81, of Wolcottville, died Saturday, March 22, 2014, in The Cedars, Leo. He and his wife moved to Adams Lake, Wolcott-ville in 1963 from Fort Wayne. In 1964, they moved to Dallas Lake, Wolcottville and lived here until 2009. Mr. Wilt was a lifelong manufacturer's representative. He was also an entrepreneur and established several successful businesses. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was born Oct. 3, 1932, in Fort Wayne a son of Ralph R. Wilt, Sr. and Audrey M. (Reynolds) Wilt. On Sept. 21, 1963 in Liberty Center, he marrried Marilyn Cunningham. She preceded him in death on Sept. 11, 2009. Surviving are a son, David Wilt of Fort Wayne; three daughters, Deborah (Michael) Barrett of McCordsville, Elizabeth Shaw of Leo, and Julie (Curt) Castetter of Jacksonville, Fla.; a son-in-law, Terry Spradlin of Greenwood; 11 grandchildren; two sisters, Bonnie Carroll of Fort Wayne and Betsy Dixon of Fort Wayne; and two brothers, Carl Wilt of North Webster and John Wilt of Fort Wayne. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Kerry Spradlin on Feb. 20, 2009; and a sister, Lois Fleck. Funeral service is 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2014 in the Wolcottville United Methodist Church, with calling one hour prior. The Rev. Jack Thomas officiating. Visitation also from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday, March 24, 2014 at Young Family Funeral Home, Wolcottville Chapel, State Road 9 North, Wolcottville. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery, Wolcottville. Memorials are to the Wolcottville United Methodist Church or Kerry Spradlin Scholarship Fund through LaGrange County Community Foundation. youngfamilyfuneralhome.com