Norval P. Weitz, 86, Celina, died at 7:40 a.m. Feb. 5, 2012, at his residence.

He was born March 8, 1925, in Mercer County to Gust and Mabel Brehm Weitz. On Jan. 26, 1963, he married June E. Keel, who survives.

Also surviving are two sons, Ron (Mary Anna) Weitz, Albuquerque, N.M., and Jack (Paula) Weitz, Celina; five daughters, Gloria (Jack) Clouse, Celina, Janet (George) Parker, Piqua, Pat (Reg) Reiger, St. Marys, Wendy (Brad) Kelley, Mendon, and Michelle "Shelly" Hines, Celina; 20 grandchildren and several great- and great-great grandchildren.

He was a retired farmer and Mercer County deputy sheriff. He also worked at the Lima State Hospital.

He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Liberty Township, and Celina Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Moose Lodge and Fraternal Order of Eagles.

Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. Jonathan Exman officiating. Burial follows at Swamp College Cemetery, Celina.

Calling is 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be given to Community Health Professionals.

Condolences may be left at www.ciscofuneralhome.com.