Kent E. Stetler

Kent E. Stetler, 91, of Willshire, Ohio passed away on Saturday afternoon, November 7, 2026, at Vancrest of Van Wert, Ohio.

Kent was born on July 24,1935 in Mercer County, Ohio to Basil E. and Irene (Kingsbury) Stetler. He was united in marriage to Julia (Suman) Stetler at the Willshire United Brethren in Christ on January 26, 1958.

He served his country in the Ohio National Guard during the Vietnam era.

Kent graduated from Willshire High School with the Class of 1955. Faith was a cornerstone of his life, beginning when he started Junior Church at Willshire United Brethren in Christ Church. Throughout his life, he remained an active and faithful servant, leading Sunday school as superintendent, teaching, and serving on numerous boards. Kent also served his Lord by his membership with Gideon International. He was a longtime former member of Praise Point Church in Willshire and currently attended the United Methodist Church in Chattanooga, Ohio.

Kent spent 42 years managing Weicker Grain Elevator in Van Wert, a career he balanced with his lifelong passion as a Mercer County farmer. Even in retirement, he kept his hands busy, going on to serve as maintenance manager for the Comfort Inn in Decatur.

Kent loved nothing more than relaxing at home with his wife, Julia. An avid outdoorsman, he also found great joy on the water, particularly when fishing or waterskiing. Kent loved being a part of the 1955 Willshire High School State Runner-Up Champions.

He is survived by his wife, Julia Stetler of Van Wert, Ohio; son, Kenley A. Stetler of Coldwater, Michigan; daughter, Kendra (Sunny) Senger of Harrisonburg, Virginia; two brothers, Robert Stetler of Antwerp, Ohio and William “Bill” (Ruth) Stetler of Willshire, Ohio; two grandchildren, Drew & (Mickala) Stetler and Eric (Allison) Stetler both of Columbus, Ohio; and three step-grandchildren, Windy, Lee, & Danyel.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Phillis Krick Tullis and Linda D. Stetler.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm Monday, November 16, 2026, at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur with Pastor Ernie Suman and Pastor Tom Brunstrup officiating. Burial will follow at Willshire Cemetery in Willshire, Ohio.

Family and friends will be received on Sunday, November 15, 2026, from 1 to 4 p.m. and on Monday from 12 noon until time of the service at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur.

Preferred memorials are to Gideon International, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Praise Point Church, or the United Methodist Church in Chattanooga, Ohio.

Arrangements are by Zwick and Jahn Funeral Homes of Decatur, Indiana.