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Jim was a graduate of South Central High School and attended The Ohio State University. He participated in baseball and basketball at South Central, and was a member of FFA. He loved caring for his apple and peach orchards, and other fruits and vegetables on his farm. His pick your own pumpkins were a favorite among local residents. He was a member of the Ohio Potato Growers Association during his time on the farm. While working on the farm, Jim also was a foreman for Janotta & Herner. He then, along with fellow coworker, Jeff Fox, started Walcher & Fox Inc, a general contractor and metal building specialist. He retired in 2014, and enjoyed fishing around Lake Erie.
Jim is survived by his children Brad Walcher (Jessica Grosswiler) of North Fairfield, Michelle (Bob) Shepherd of North Fairfield, and Lisa (Heath) Albert of Greenwich. His grandchildren, Noah, Alivia and Alaina Walcher, Madison and Mason Albert. His former wife, Kathy Reed of 36 years, siblings, Allen (Lucy) Walcher of Simpsonville, SC, Nancy (Rick) Pettit of Greenwich, Carol (Ron) Tolliver of Greenwich, and Linda (Tom) Kramb of Spring, TX.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Alice Walcher, and his brother Doug Walcher.
A private graveside service will be held. Memorial contributions may be expressed to the Sandusky Salvation Army, 3333 Columbus Ave., Sandusky, OH 44870 or the Wounded Warrior Project, 875 Greentree Road, Seven Parkway Center, Suite 700, Pittsburgh, PA 15220. Online expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting: www.walkereastmanheydingerfh.com
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