William Jacob Kalp

William Jacob Kalp, 81, of New Philadelphia died Friday, June 16, 2006 in Hennis Care & Retirement Centre at Dover following a lengthy illness.

A son of the late William H. and Venetta (Bucher) Kalp, William was born April 22, 1925 in New Philadelphia, Ohio.

William attended New Philadelphia Schools and was a veteran of the United States Navy. Then in 1987, William retired from Joy Technologies where he worked as a molder. He was a member of the First Church of the Brethren where he served as a deacon, as well as a Sunday school teacher and a lay speaker. William enjoyed sports and most notably he enjoyed golfing and bowling. He enjoyed watching the Cleveland Indians, the Cleveland Browns and the Ohio State University athletic teams on television. But most of all, William cherished the time he was able to spend with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is survived by his loving wife, Mabel (Bradley) Kalp whom he married on August 17, 1946; two sons, Daniel (Sharon) Kalp of Tuscarawas and Robert “Butch” (Valerie) Kalp of Dover; five grandchildren, Rebecca (Samuel) Blair of Dover, Shannon (Walter) Stevens of Uhrichsville, William D. Kalp of Berlin, Kason Kalp of Tuscarawas and Amanda (Terry) Didonato of Uhrichsville; seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Juanita Hostetler of New Philadelphia; and many nieces and nephews.

William was preceded in death by his parents; three infant daughters; and one brother and his wife, Thomas and Ruth Kalp.

Family and friends may call in the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral at New Philadelphia on Monday, June 19, 2006 from 5 to 8 PM. A funeral service celebrating William’s life will be held on Tuesday in the Linn-Hert-Geib Chapel at 10:30 AM with Rev. Max Canfield officiating. Following the service, a memorial luncheon will be held in the fellowship hall at the First Church of the Brethren.

Memorial contributions may be made in William’s memory to the First Church of the Brethren, 700 Fair Avenue NW, New Philadelphia, OH 44663.