Philip Duane Shetler, 77, of Irwin died Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019 at his home, surrounded by loved ones.
He was born April 17, 1942 in Kalona, Iowa to the late Jesse Ray and Anna (Hershberger) Shetler.
He was a member of the Lighthouse Mennonite Fellowship of Unionville Center. He also worked as a treasurer for Rosedale Bible College for 10 years.
He later retired after working for 28 years at Honeywell in Urbana.
He also volunteered as the director of International Friendships, Inc. (IFI) at Urbana University, as well as at the Country Closet Thrift Store and the Plain City Food Pantry.
He enjoyed sports, especially football and basketball, as well as collecting newspaper articles.
He is survived by his wife, Janet (Yoder) Shetler; daughters, Heidi (Charles) Kline, Letitia “Tisha” (Gene) Miller, Sonya (Jathan) Saltzman and Janeen (Jacob) Hartman; brother, Dennis (KatieAnn) Shetler; sisters, Alta Yutzy, Mary Jane (Edwin) Miller, Clara Shetler and Ruth Shetler; grandchildren, Clarissa (Ryan) Abbott, Philip (Abby) Kline, Cory Kline, Jeremy Kline, Austin Miller, Brady Miller, Cody Miller, Avery Saltzman, Maddie Saltzman, Ellie Saltzman, George Hartman and Levi Hartman; sisters-in-law, Penny Shetler and Emma Shetler; brother-in-law, Vernon Miller; and 21 nephews and 15 nieces.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, John Shetler, Albert Shetler, Ellis Shetler, Paul Shetler and Harley Shetler; sister, Lena Miller; and one niece.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019 in the Lighthouse Mennonite Fellowship Church, 9505 Unionville Road, Plain City.
The family will receive friends from 2-3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019 at Shiloh Mennonite Church, 7521 Woods W., London, prior to funeral services at 3 p.m. Pastor Myron Mast will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to International Friendships, Inc. P.O. Box 933319, Cleveland, 44193 or Loving Care Hospice, 779 London Avenue, Marysville, 43040.
Skillman, McDonald and Vernon Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.vernonfh.com.