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Gary Wadsworth Obituary
Gary K. "Kit" Wadsworth, 79, of Tiffin, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, at The Willows at Tiffin.
Kit was born Feb. 9, 1945, in Tiffin, to Arden and Alice (Weller) Wadsworth. He married Priscilla "Pixie" (Drown) at EUB Church in Republic on April 6, 1962, and she survives in Tiffin.
Other survivors include a daughter, Kelly (David) Fryatt of Brownstown, Michigan; two sons, Gary (Lisa) Wadsworth of Fremont and Terry "Tod" (Holly) Wadsworth of Crestline, Ohio; 16 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren; brother, Larry (Diane) Wadsworth of Tiffin; and sister, Cinda (Bob) Swerline of Perry, Georgia.
Kit was retired from Clyde Whirlpool after 40 years of service and worked as an Adams Township Zoning Inspector for five years. He was the Pastor at Fort Seneca United Methodist Church for 10 years and was a baseball coach for seven years. Kit loved playing cards, reading two books a week, enjoyed learning about the stars, and the universe.
Kit loved to travel to England, Scotland, Germany, Switzerland, Australia, Italy, France, Dominican Republic, Canada, Aruba, St. Martin, St. Thomas, Hawaii, Jamaica, five times to Mexico and drove to 47 states out of 50. Kit graduated from Green Springs High School class of 1963.
Kit was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Kay Drown.
A celebration of life for Kit will be at a later date.
The Engle-Shook Funeral Home & Crematory in Tiffin is assisting the family with their arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Republic United Methodist Church or to Seneca County Humane Society.
On-line condolences may be left for the family at www.shookfamily fh.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Susie Smith
October 25, 2024
Oh Mrs. Kit, I can´t tell you how sorry I am to hear this. I know what pain you´ve been going through and my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time Susie.
Donna Shaferly
October 23, 2024
Prayers for the family during this difficult time. I am glad I had the opportunity to care for Kit . He was always sure to put a smile on our staff faces! He will be missed by many! Sorry for your loss! Thoughts and prayers to the family!
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