Jerry A. Tilton

Jerry A. Tilton, 68, of Attica, passed Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, at Willows of Willard, after a lengthy illness with Parkinson's disease. He was born March 11, 1950, in Willard, to Carl and Cleo (Kurtz) Tilton. He married Jacquelyn Gangluff in 1971. Jerry is survived by his wife; two sons, Jerod (Elisabeth) Tilton of Galena and Jordan (Anne) Tilton of Westerville; seven grandchildren, Gabriel, Patrick, Schuyler, Charles, Elizabeth, Elle and Finn Tilton; mother-in-law, Dorothy Robey of New Washington; a stepbrother, John Lehner of Bucyrus; and a sister, Terri (Chris) Huffman of Attica. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Donna Cramer, Pat Graham and Cindy Weaver; and stepmother, June Tilton. Jerry was a graduate of Attica High School, Class of 1968, a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during the Vietnam War, and after the service was in sales in the lumber business. He was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and enjoyed listening to music, dancing, boating and fishing at Lake Erie, and woodworking, flying kites and riding bikes on the beach, but spending time with his family was what he cherished most. Friends may call 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 326 S. Main St., Attica. His funeral will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with the Rev. Edward Hunker officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Parkinson's Research, Bethlehem Lutheran Church or Stein Hospice through Lindsey-Foos-Kocher Funeral Home, 295 W. Tiffin St., Attica, OH 44807. Online condolences may be made at www.lindseyfooskocher.com.