Kenneth E. Slorp

Kenneth E. Slorp, 87, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on February 1, 2023 at Mercer Health in Coldwater. He was born November 8, 1935 in Dayton to the late Ed and Mary (Schwartzkopf) Slorp. On February 14, 1954 he married Lois (Chambers) Slorp and she preceded him in death on January 30, 2013.
Other survivors include three daughters, Sue (Dennis) Gehle, Celina, Brenda (Bill) Jenkins, Huntsville, Ohio and Nancy (Greg) Thompson, Celina; a sister-in-law, Rose Slorp, Florida; three grandchildren, Jamie (Joe) Stachler, Celina, David (Jodi) Wilkens, Tampa, Florida and Amanda Mock, Celina; and five great grandchildren, Evan, Alex, Avery, Bailey and Allie.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, William Slorp.
Kenny was a 1954 graduate of West Alexandria High School in West Alexandria, Ohio. After high school he served in the Army National Guard. He retired from New Idea in Coldwater after 31 years of service.
He was active member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Celina, Coldwater and Celina Eagles and a retire member of USWA Union. Kenny was also big supporter of Celina Boosters.
He also enjoyed fishing, camping, gardening, hunting, boating, being outside, NASCAR and helping clean the lake.
Visitation will take place on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm at Cisco Funeral Home in Celina.
Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 am on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at the Immaculate Conception Church in Celina with Fr. John Tonkin officiating. The family will receive friends from 9:00 am – 10:00 am at the funeral home Wednesday morning.
Burial will follow at Mercer Memory Garden in Celina.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Immaculate Conception Church Endowment Fund.
Cisco Funeral Homes of Celina & St. Marys are honored to care for Kenny and him family. To pay respects and to leave online condolences or memories, visit www.ciscofuneralhome.com or Cisco Funeral Home Facebook page.