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Robert C. "Butch" Shilt Jr.
1945 - 2019
Robert C. "Butch" Shilt Jr.
1945 - 2019
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BORN
1945
DIED
2019
Robert Shilt Obituary
TROY — Robert C. "Butch" Shilt, Jr., age 73, of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy. He was born on August 11, 1945 in Dayton to the late Robert C. and Opal L. (Schiek) Shilt, Sr.
Butch is survived by his wife of 47 years: Marilyn S. (Wackler) Shilt; four children: Matthew C. Shilt, Elizabeth S. (Kevin) Widener and Alexander J. (Chris) Shilt, all of Troy and Tammy S. (Tim) Wessner of New Tripoli, PA; eight grandchildren: Jolene, Vince, Victor, Alyssa, Morgan, Josh, Amanda, and Samantha; and one great grandchild: Baile. In addition to his parents, Butch was preceded in death by one Grandson: Vance Widener; one sister: Sharon Lee Shilt; Grandfathers: Deward Schiek and Omar Shilt; and In-Laws: Harold J. and Margaret A. Wackler.
Butch proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Navy from 1966-1969 as a Third Class Petty Officer on the East Coast on a Mine Sweeper during Vietnam.
Butch retired as a Sales Agent with Western & Southern Financial Group after 29 years of service. He had taken classes in Life Underwriting through them. Butch loved people, fishing, camping, traveling, biking, outside work and cooking, especially cooking outside. He was a member of Troy Fish and Game, Troy Elks Lodge No. 833, Troy Moose Lodge No. 2695 and American Legion Post No. 43 in Troy.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at Baird Funeral Home in Troy with Rev. Chris Heiss officiating. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery in West Milton with full military honors. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Monday and one prior to the service at the funeral home. A service will be provided by the Troy Elks Lodge No. 833.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Miami County, P. O. Box 502, Troy, OH 45373.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bairdfuneralhome.com.
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Debra Blankenship
May 8, 2019
So sorry for your loss. Butch was such a great guy and friend and a great insurance man. Prayers for the family.
May 7, 2019
May you RIP I always enjoyed your fist bumps you were one cool person hugs and prayers to the family
The Gangers
May 6, 2019
Our condolences go out to the Shilt family. Butch was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed by so many.
We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
May 3, 2019
Just a few of the old gang left, John Fleming, Dean Shade, and me , and I'm on the banana peel, health-wise. Butch, Steve Schmermund, and Ray Miller have gone on to the BSA troop 60 in the afterlife. Godspeed, old friend!
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Kristi Drake
May 2, 2019
Butch was such an amazing man. He was a great neighbor, always helping out when needed. We love all of you - I hope he has some good conversations in Heaven with his old neighbors Gerrit and Linda. Prayers for all of you for peace, I know these times are not easy.
Dustin Larck
May 1, 2019
My condolences to the Shilt family. Butch will be missed so much, by so many. A great guy that never knew a stranger. A man that exuded love for his family. A man I absolutely admired, so much! I will always cherish my memories with Butch. My thoughts and prayers are with you Marilyn, Matt, Liz, Alex...and your families. May the Lord and his word comfort you all.
corby enochs
May 1, 2019
Butch, you were always a great person, in school and after. I will never forget how you beat me in that foot race for quarterback but only by 5 foot,God Bless old friend.
Roxanne Cole
May 1, 2019
May you rest in peace and love.
Cory Smith
May 1, 2019
To all the family,
Going into the back yard to mow, grill out or play with the kids will never be the same. Not hearing hey young man from across the creek and a quick talk or sometimes longer talk will be missed by me!. We was so blessed to have Butch as a rear neighbor for the 3 years we lived here. He welcomed us and treated us like family since our first day.
Prayers and love to you all, I know personally he loved and cherished his family.
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