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Philip Shetler Obituary
IRWIN - Philip Duane Shetler, 77 of Irwin, Ohio, went to be with Jesus, Wednesday, September 18, 2019 in his home, surrounded by loved ones.
He was born April 17, 1942 in Kalona, Iowa, the son of the late Jesse Ray and Anna (Hershberger) Shetler.
Philip was a member of the Lighthouse Mennonite Fellowship of Unionville Center. He worked as a Treasurer for Rosedale Bible College for 10 years. He later retired after 28 years of service from Honeywell in Urbana. Philip volunteered as the director of International Friendships, Inc. (IFI) at Urbana University. He also volunteered with Country Closet Thrift Store and the Food Pantry in Plain City. He enjoyed sports, especially football and basketball, as well as collecting newspaper articles.
He is survived by his wife, Janet (Yoder) Shetler; daughters, Heidi (Charles) Kline, Letitia "Tisha" (Gene) Miller, Sonya (Jathan) Saltzman, and Janeen (Jacob) Hartman; brother, Dennis (KatieAnn) Shetler; sisters, Alta Yutzy, Mary Jane (Edwin) Miller, Clara Shetler, Ruth Shetler; grandchildren, Clarissa (Ryan) Abbott, Philip (Abby) Kline, Cory Kline, Jeremy Kline, Austin Miller, Brady Miller, Cody Miller, Avery Saltzman, Maddie Saltzman, Ellie Saltzman, George Hartman, Levi Hartman; sisters-in-law, Penny Shetler, Emma Shetler; brother-in-law, Vernon Miller; and 21 nephews & 15 nieces.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, John Shetler, Albert Shetler, and Ellis Shetler, Paul Shetler, Harley Shetler; sister, Lena Miller; and 1 niece.
A gathering of family and friends will be held 2-6 p.m. Saturday, September 21, 2019 in the Lighthouse Mennonite Fellowship Church, 9505 Unionville Rd. Plain City, Ohio 43077 (Unionville Center, OH). Funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m. Sunday, September 22, 2019 at Shiloh Mennonite Church, 7521 Woods W., London, Ohio (Resaca, OH) with Pastor Myron Mast; where the family will receive friends from 2-3 prior to the service. Burial will follow at Lighthouse Mennonite Fellowship Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions, International Friendships, Inc. P.O. Box 933319, Cleveland, Ohio 44193 (https://www.ifipartners.org/contact) or Loving Care Hospice, 779 London Ave., Marysville, Ohio 43040.
Services are entrusted to SKILLMAN, MCDONALD & VERNON Funeral Home, Mechanicsburg.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.vernonfh.com.
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Titus Peachey
September 21, 2019
Dear Janet...so sorry to learn of Phil's death. Wishing you much grace and peace. I remember those days long ago when you worked at the mission's office and I teased you about all the letters from Phil. :) May the many warm memories be a source of comfort. Blessings as you grieve and remember. Titus Peachey
Katrina (Yoder) Hawn
September 20, 2019
Uncle Phil was a great example to us all. His love for the Lord, kind heart, and love for his family & friends beamed brightly each time you were around him. He could have you laughing one minute and the next thinking very deeply about any important subject. I have many fond memories of good times spent with Phil. But most especially when watching football! Even though I will miss him, I am grateful he knew our Lord and Saviour and is now at peace with the Lord.
Elsie Yoder
September 19, 2019
I've learned much by observing Phil's quiet, gentle, kind but firm, humorous, selfless character; but most important was his love for you, Jan, and the four beautiful daughters and families you nourished together. What a legacy! Our lose but heaven's gain. Just makes 'ya wanna go there! My love and prayers are with you all.
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