Updated: Obituary for John “Paul” Shick

Updated: 10/29/2026 at 8:21 pm

John “Paul” Shick, 86 of Kenton passed away peacefully on October 27, 2026 at VanCrest of Ada.

Paul was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend.  He will be deeply missed by those who loved him.

He was born in Warren, Ohio on October 15, 1940 to the late John Lewis Shick and Viola (Weierman) Shick. The family later moved to Kenton, Ohio.  He graduated from Kenton High School in 1958.  On October 18, 1959, he married his high school sweetheart, Carol Jean Pfeiffer.  In their 67 years of marriage, they traveled to all 50 states and many countries.

Besides the love for his family, he loved being a farmer for nearly 65 years.  He grew up a city boy, then became a country boy and farmer.  He helped his father in law on the dairy and grain farm.  In 1971 he took over the farm.  He then switched from dairy cows to raising hogs. Later, he started S & S Construction.  He was a happy go lucky man who always had a smile on his face.

He is survived by his wife, his three children, Paula (Gary) Jones, John (Cookee) Shick, and Krista (Tom) Sherman, all of Kenton, six grandchildren, Jason (Kaylee) Jones, Jenae (Toby) Brown, Nichole (Heather) Shick, Heather (Lester) Miller, Haley (Mike) Skinner and Hayden (Natalie) Sherman. Ten great grandchildren, Greyson Jones, Cailyn Brown, Olivia and Oaklee Shick, Haylyn Gieger, Garrison and Preston Miller, Bennett, Rhett and Blair Skinner.  Three sisters, Marlene Dyer of Daytona Beach, Florida, Sue Ellen (Don) Reese, of Panama City, Florida and Nancy (Frank) Allen, of Plymouth, Michigan, and a brother-in-law, Dr. Jay (Lynda) Pfeiffer.

He was preceded in death by his parents, parents-in-law, two great grandsons, Conner Miller and John “Oliver” Shick, a brother-in-law, Franklin Dyer, and a sister-in-law, Rose Ann Sharp.

He was a member of the Elks Lodge #157, Hardin County Farm Bureau, and served on the Hardin County Soil  & Water Conservation Board, Veterans Memorial Park Board and many others.

His wish was to be cremated without a visitation or service. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements. 

Memorial donations may be made to The Hardin County Agricultural Society, 14134 Letson Ave., Kenton, Ohio 43326 or donor’s choice.

The family would like to express their gratitude to VanCrest of Ada and Interim Hospice.

Online condolences may be expressed at pricefh.net.