Walter L. Hirschy

Walter L. Hirschy, 84, of Willshire, Ohio passed away early Tuesday morning, March 23, 2021, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert, Ohio.

He was born on September 21, 1936 in Adams County, Indiana to Elmer and Esther E. (Schelby) Hirschy.  Walter married Virginia E. Wolfe on August 11, 1956 in Willshire, Ohio and she preceded him in death on June 3, 2019.

He retired from Phelp’s Dodge Magnet Wire in 1998 with 34 years of service.  Following retirement, Walter cut wood for many Amish families in the area.

He is survived by four sons, Monte L. Hirschy of Huntington, Indiana, Brian (Sandra) Hirschy of Ohio City, Ohio, Myron A. Hirschy of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and Dennis D. Hirschy of San Antonio, Texas; two brothers, James (Karen) Hirschy of Woodburn, Indiana and Larry (Sandy) Hirschy of Convoy, Ohio; two sisters, Barbara Sheets of Decatur, Indiana and Catherine Colter of Paulding, Ohio; seven grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and 12 great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a son, Blaine D. Hirschy; daughter-in-law, Rita Hirschy; granddaughter, Rachel R. Hirschy; three step-great-great-grandchildren; brother, Robert Hirschy; and two sisters, Patricia Carroll-Hawkins and Alice Ross.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 27, 2021, at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur, Indiana with Celebrant Dave McIntire officiating.  Burial will follow at Willshire Cemetery in Willshire, Ohio.

Family and friends will be received from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, March 26, 2021, at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur and one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are to Wren EMS.

Arrangements by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur, Indiana.