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Wilmer Shirer Obituary
ADAMSVILLE: Wilmer Ralph "Wimp" Shirer, 98, of Adamsville, Ohio died Sunday afternoon, December 18, 2011 at Adams Lane Care Center, Zanesville, Ohio.
Born March 13, 1913 in Zanesville he was the son of the late Wilmer Joseph and Ina Mae (Gardner) Shirer. Mr. Shirer was an Army veteran and served during World War II along with five of his brothers. He was a retired employee of Armco Steel of Zanesville and a member of the Washington Township Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting and golfing.
Surviving is one son, Homer Ralph Shirer of Adamsville; one step-son, Donald A. (Betty) Radcliffe of Adamsville; two brothers, Billie Jay Shirer and Thomas J. Shirer, both of Zanesville; one sister, Alice Ruth Shirer of Zanesville; eight grandchildren, Penny Sheppard, Ralph R. Shirer, Donna Thompson, Keith Radcliffe, James Radcliffe, Billy Radcliffe, Larry Radcliffe and Carol Addis; eighteen great grandchildren; eight great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Alice B. (Vensil) Shirer whom he married April 19, 1936 and who died January 22, 1999; a step-son, Delbert P. Radcliffe; four brothers, Rolland, Howard, Rubert and Carl Shirer; three sisters, Minnie Shirer, Mary Elizabeth Shirer and Betty Jane Ardrey and two grandchildren, Jerry and Terry Radcliffe.
Calling hours will be 2 to 4pm and 6 to 8pm Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at the Adamsville Community Center in Adamsville.
Funeral services will be 11:00am Thursday, December 22, 2011 at the Adamsville Community Center with Rev. Christopher Riggs and Rev. Phillip Walker officiating. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery, Adamsville.
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Molly Ritchey
December 21, 2011
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. I still remember many wonderful times spent at your farm riding horses and visiting. (It was always a real treat for us city kids!) You parents were truly wonderful people. Your family is in our prayers.
Sincerely,
Molly McGee Ritchey (Betty & Dave's daughter)
December 21, 2011
THE SHIRER FAMILY, MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. CAROL(THOMPSON)HUFF SEMINOLE, FLORIDA
donna joseph
December 21, 2011
sorry to hear of Mr Shirers passing I can remember My dad thought a lot of He and his wife my Dad( Fred Epler) ou thoughts and prayers are with you .Donna Epler Joseph
Diane Jewell
December 21, 2011
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with your family at this time. Dan and Diane Jewell
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Curt a.d Marilyn Soter
December 21, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. We are old friends with the Radcliffe family. We think of you often.
Mona Hatfield-West
December 21, 2011
The Shirer & Radcliffe Families,
I will always remember Wimpy from when we delivered papers. He always knew you when he would see you. His home was always one of the prettiest places in Adamsville. I remember Mom speaking of the Shirer boys, she helped there mother with housekeeping when they were young and she was younger. May your memories give you comfort at this difficult time.
Chuck & Wanda McGilton
December 21, 2011
Homer Ralph and family you have our smypathy. I will always remember Ralph coming to the slaughter house to get loin chops. He always went back to pick out a pork loin that he liked and had you cut 2 loin chops. He liked to tease Anut Helen. Ralph had a wonderful life.
phil zehms
December 20, 2011
Alice~
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God Bring you Peace during this difficult time.
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