Francis Pahls Obituary

Francis James "Jim" Pahls Jr.

Francis James "Jim" Pahls Jr., 81, of Tiffin and formerly of Ravenna, passed away peacefully Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, with his loving family by his side.

He was born Aug. 12, 1941, in Ravenna to Francis (Fritz) James Sr. and Lily (Chudanov) Pahls. He was the eldest of their 11 children.

Jim was a member of St Joseph Catholic Church, Tiffin, and retired as a Test Engineer after 56 years from National Machinery. Known for his brilliant mind, insatiable curiosity for learning, charm, and wit, he was the family historian, never without his pocket notebook. He was everyone's favorite "phone a friend" whenever they had a question, project, or emergency. Jim was always there to help. He could make any part whether it was for an antique Model T, the "01" late model stock car when he was on the pit crew, or a child's favorite toy. Devoted to God, his family, and friends, his passing leaves a hole that can never be filled.

Jim's survivors include three daughters, Diane (Bill) Lillibridge, Annette Zanko, and Susan (Anna McMinn) Pahls; three grandchildren, Colton Zanko and Aiden and Sean Lillibridge; eight siblings, Gloria (Tom) Tinlin, Richard (Ingrid) Pahls, John Pahls, David (Liz) Pahls, Mark (Ruby) Pahls, Steve (Vickie) Pahls, Ronald (Connie) Pahls, and Cindy Miller; and two sisters-in-law, Suzanne and Anita Pahls.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Jeannette in 2017; two brothers, Thomas and Charles Pahls; and son-in-law, John Zanko.

Calling hours will be 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, at Shorts Spicer Crislip Funeral Home, Ravenna Chapel.

Funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Immaculate Conception Church, Ravenna, with Father William Kraynak officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery, Ravenna.

Condolences and memories of Jim may be shared at www.sscfuneralhomes.com.