Jeffrey Alan "Jeff" Walrath

Jeffrey A. Walrath, 68, of Massillon, passed away peacefully, Sunday morning, July 30, 2024, following an extended period of declining health. He was born in Massillon, July 1, 1955, a son to the late John William “Bill” and Joyce M. (Martin) Walrath. Predeceased by his parents; step-father, Robert Gerber; step-mother, Jane (Waxler) Walrath; and his brother, Stephen Walrath; Jeff is survived by his wife, Marcie (Briegel) Walrath; daughter, Whitney Walrath, sons, Luke and Blair Walrath and Scott Mikutel (Jodi Hamblin), all of Massillon; his step-sister, Gail (Kenneth) Billman, of North Canton, step-brother, Gary Gerber, of Canton; and sister-in-law, Missy Byelene, of North Canton.  Additional survivors include his grandchildren, Deion Walrath, Cole Novak, Mya Walrath; JD Walrath; Andrew Mikutel, Lexi, Aryssa, and Brock Hamblin and Hunter Wantz.

Jeff’s faith in Jesus Christ was evident throughout his life. He loved his family fiercely and unconditionally. Jeff graduated in 1974 from Washington High School and had been a Massillon resident his entire life.  With the early training he received in high school, he apprenticed and worked as a machinist; first, alongside his dad in his shop, the former Massillon Machine & Die Shop, later with the R.H. Little Co., Diebold, and RentWear.  Every autumn he looked forward to tailgating with the Short Bus crew at the stadium before Tiger games; Saturday afternoons with the Buckeyes, and Sunday afternoons with the Browns.

Family and friends will gather in celebration of Jeff’s life on Thursday, July 11, 2024, beginning with visitation from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at Atkinson Feucht Hare Funeral Home in Massillon.  A memorial service will follow beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the funeral home. The family has suggested memorial contributions in Jeff’s name made to Aultman Hospital Compassionate Care Center, Aultman.org/Hospice or The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research using this secure link: https://give.michaeljfox.org/give/421686/#!/donation/checkout. 

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