JOHN C. SCHILLING

1944 - 2021

John C. Schilling

77, of New Franklin passed away after a hard fought battle with prostate cancer on July 23, 2021. John was born in Green, Ohio on January 26, 1944. He was a resident of Clinton most of his life. After graduating from Northwest High School in 1962, he served in the U.S. Army as a medic stationed in Germany. John enjoyed farming as a life-long endeavor and hobby. He retired after 30 years of service with Albrecht Grocery. In keeping with his love of the outdoors, John then worked for 9 more years at Glenmoor Country Club on the grounds crew.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Peter and Anna Schilling; and brothers: Peter, Richard, and Kenneth. John is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Nancy (Wallis) Schilling; children: John (Holly) Schilling, Diane Freeh, Dan Schilling; and cherished grandchildren: Brandon, Ben, Jacob, Garrett, Allison, and Sam. He is also survived by brother, Robert (Gale) Schilling; sisters, Shirley Fites, and Elizabeth Swisher; in-laws: Linda (Peter) Schilling, Roger and Alice Hower, Richard and Pat Wallis, Charlie Smith, Carol Markle; lifelong friend, Larry (Becki) Kratzer; as well as many nieces, nephews, and extended family. A very special thanks to Dr. Laurie Matt-Amaral for her compassionate care and treatment that allowed dad the opportunity to hop on a tractor and farm as he loved a few more times this summer.

Funeral Services will be held TUESDAY, July 27, 2021, 11:00 am, at the Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home, 624 Cherry St. E. (Rt. 93), Canal Fulton. Burial at Manchester Cemetery. Calling Hours Monday, 6 pm to 8 pm and also one hour prior to service time at the funeral home.

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