Karl J. Hiler

Karl J. Hiler, age 85, of New Washington, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at the Willows at Willard. He was born July 27, 1940 in Shelby, Ohio to the late Clyde J. and Anna (Karl) Hiler. Karl had worked on his own farm all of his life as well as drove truck for North Central Egg & Poultry COOP and had retired from RR Donnelly's. He was a member of the St. Bernard Catholic Church in New Washington and was a 3rd Degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He also served in the National Guard. Karl's favorite pastime was working on the farm but his real passion was spending time with his family.
He is survived by two sons, Scott K. (Mary) Hiler and Randy J. (Heather) Hiler along with 5 grandchildren, Christopher Hiler, Shelbee (Josh) Hoffbauer, Michaela (Dane) Alt, Monica McKinniss and Emma Hiler and four great grandchildren, Harper & Hayden Ramirez and Hudson & Madden Alt. He is also survived by 4 siblings, Lucy (Tom) Hay, Faye (John) Rothhaar, Louie Hiler and Jerry Hiler, many nieces and nephews and a sister-in-law Deb Hiler and brother-in-law and sister-in-law Terry & Barb Britton.
He is preceded in death by his wife Mary Lou (Britton) Hiler who passed away May 21, 2012 and parents Clyde and Anna (Karl) Hiler. Also preceded by infant triplets Mary Lou, Mary Helen & Mary Ann along with three siblings, Janet (Mark) Douglas, Jim Hiler and Bob Hiler.
Karl's visitation will be Monday, August 25, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.at the Secor Funeral Home in New Washington, Ohio. The rosary will be recited following the conclusion of visitation at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Bernard Catholic Church in New Washington, Ohio with Fr. Eric Mueller officiating. Burial and full military honors will follow at the St. Bernard Catholic Cemetery in New Washington. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Bernard Catholic Church, Buckeye Central FFA or Alzheimer's Foundation of America. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.secorfuneralhomes.com.