Boyd Wayne Schoeff, 76, of Ossian, passed away Friday, July 7, 2017, at Markle Health and Rehabilitation.

He was born June 12, 1941, in Bluffton to Floyd and Eugenie Chism Schoeff. He married Esther Sue Young in Liberty Center Nov. 26, 1959; she survives.

Boyd graduated from Liberty Center High School in 1959 and was a member of the Jehovah Witness church of Bluffton. He retired from Kunkle Valve in Waynedale in 1987 after 20 years. He was the third shift supervisor.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing softball, watching Westerns, spending time with his grandchildren, riding motorcycles, and playing pool and ping-pong.

Survivors include a son, Stacy Wayne (Julie) Schoeff of Markle; a daughter, Shari Sue (William) Schoeff Tomac-Ault of Bluffton; grandchildren, Alan Michael Tripp, Isaac Boyd Lee Tomac, Megan (Dustin) Bookmiller, Kathryn Schoeff and Shannon Schoeff; and a great-grandchild, Madalyn Bookmiller.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Jackie E. and Donald Schoeff.

A service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 12, at Goodwin-Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel with Pastor Mike Gilbert. Calling hours are from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 11 and Wednesday, July 12, from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. Burial will be at a later date.

Memorials may be sent to Jehovah Witness.

Online condolences at: www.thegmcfamily.com