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Kevin Willrath Obituary

Kevin C. Willrath, 69, of rural New Bremen, OH died 12:34 p.m. Friday June 13, 2025 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, OH.

He was born May 11, 1956 in Celina, OH to Glenn and Mildred (Buck) Willrath.

On April 17, 1982 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Wapakoneta, OH he married Carol J. Schmaltz, who survives.

Also survived by: son Kendall (Emily) Willrath of New Bremen, OH
son Corey (Ashely) Willrath of New Knoxville, OH, 6 grandchildren: Rylee, Hailey, Henry, Camden, Avery and Ellie Willrath, brother Jerry (Sherry) Willrath of St. Marys, OH, sister Diane Willrath of Toledo, OH, sister Debra Hoffman of Mingo, OH, sister-in-law Joyce Coffey of Wapakoneta, OH, brother-in-law Tim (Vikki) Flinn of St. Marys, OH

Preceded in death by:
parents Glenn and Mildred Willrath; twin brother Keith Willrath; sister Karen Flinn; brother-in-law Palmer Hoffman; brother-in-law Roy Coffey; sister-in-law Tina Schmaltz

He was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School (Class of 1975).

A lifelong dairy farmer, he also worked for many years at Huffy Bicycle Mfg. Co. in Celina, OH and Contitech (Goodyear) in St. Marys.

Kevin was very proud of his herd of Brown Swiss Dairy Cattle, and was an active member of both state and national Brown Swiss Associations.

He will be remembered as a hard-working family man.

Rites are scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday June 18, 2025 at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West) in St. Marys.

Visitation 3 - 7 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Private burial will take place in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Wapakoneta, OH.

Memorial contributions may be directed to either the National Brown Swiss Association Junior Program or any local FFA Chapter.

Condolences may be expressed and memories may be shared with Kevin's family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net or the Miller Funeral Homes Facebook Page.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Wapakoneta Daily News from Jun. 16 to Jun. 17, 2025.

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Carol Behr Hemmert

June 18, 2025

Carol and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Kevin. May he rest in peace. You and your family will be in my prayers.

Carol (Behr) Hemmert

Deborah L. Drexler

June 17, 2025

Rest in peace Kevin.

Deb Moots Drexler(MHS Class of 1975)

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4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Miller Funeral Home, Ohio 703 West Chapel

1605 Celina Rd., St., OH 45885

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18

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7:00 p.m.

Miller Funeral Home, Ohio 703 West Chapel

1605 Celina Rd., St., OH 45885

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