Louis E. King

Louis King, age 89, of Delphos, Ohio, passed away after a long illness on September 29, 2026, at his home with his family.

He was born in Delphos on May 10, 1937, to Paul and Silvera (Schille) King, who proceeded him in death. In 2005, he married Nancy (Carroll) King who survives him in Delphos.

He is survived by five sons Mike (Hilan), Mark (Theresa), Scott (Cathy), Craig (Crystal Higgins), and Eddie (Lisa) King; his four stepchildren Ellen Dyer, Richard Focht Jr. (Rosie), Amanda Weaver (Andy), and Jaymi Hawkins; his grandchildren Ally Martinson (Luke), Ryan (Maggie), Ashley, Ethan, Wyatt, Grace, and Max; his step-grandchildren Taylor Mason, Aaron Weaver, Layne Focht, McKenzie Himebaugh, Bailey Parker, Zane Dyer, Kai Weaver, Alexandria Weaver, Aidan Frame, William Hawkins, Charles Hawkins, and Rayleigh Hawkins; his great-granddaughter, Audrey Martinson; his step-great-grandchildren Ezra Sweeney, Calliope Weaver, and Daxtyn Parker; his brother, Kevin King; and sister, Paulette Honigford (Walter).

He was preceded in death by sister Patricia (James) Bryan and sister-in-law Suzanne King.

Louis spent his life as a farmhand, welder (Fruehauf Corporation), Department Manager (General Dynamics), and Production Manager at I&K. Louis lived a very full life. In addition to his work, he enjoyed spending time with family and friends, telling jokes and cheering on the Buckeyes. Louis was a dedicated father who set the bar high by getting 32 free throws in a row on their alleyway court! He was accomplished in bowling, earning sponsorship by Falstaff Beer. He and his team traveled to Toledo and Detroit for tournaments, using his $500 in prize money from the Chicago Peterson Classic to purchase his neighbor’s house.

A Funeral Mass will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Burial will be Monday, October 5, 2026, in St. John’s Cemetery at a time to be determined.

Visitation will be from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 2, 2026, at Weber Funeral Home, 1840 E. Fifth St., Delphos, where a Parish Wake Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John the Evangelist Church Parish Foundation. Online condolences may be shared at weberfh.net

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