Phillip "Phil" Stucky

Phillip "Phil" Stucky

  OAKWOOD - Philip "Phil" Stucky, 82, of Oakwood, died 6:33 a.m. Friday, January 29, 2021 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice.  He was born August 6, 1938 in Auglaize Township to the late Athol and Rebecca (Bodenbender) Stucky.  On April 22, 1960 he married Charlene Thomas.  She survives in Oakwood.

  Survivors include two children: Bradley (Karen) Stucky of Bryan and Buff (Tony) Tracy of Continental; a son-in-law, Tim Erford of Oakwood; six grandchildren: TyAnna, Elijah, Shelby, Ezekiel, Chelsea and Zoe; two step-grandchildren: Becky and Nick; two great-grandchildren: Stella and Gideon; six step great-grandchildren: Sayge, Karl, Colon, Lucas, Lauren and Cecilia; a sister, Dortha Weller of Continental; two half-brothers: Craig Stucky of Colorado and David Stucky of Florida.

 He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Barb Erford; one sister and one brother.

  Phil retired after 40 years with S K Tool in Defiance. He was the owner of the Wood U Drive-In Skating Rink and Phil's Diner in Oakwood. He served on the Oakwood Police Department, Oakwood Fire Department and EMS. Phil was also an Oakwood Council Member and a US Army veteran.   

  Funeral service will begin at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Oakwood with Pastor Shaun Matako officiating.  Burial will follow in Prairie Chapel Cemetery, Oakwood.  In keeping with social distancing guidelines, visitation will be from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home as well as one hour prior to the service on Tuesday.  Masks are required.

  Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society or the Oakwood Fire/ EMS. 

  Condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome.com