John W. Halter

HURON — John W. Halter , 77 of Huron, was ushered into Heaven Monday Sept 25, 2017. After a lengthy battle and recent complications, he passed in Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky.He was born Aug. 25, 1940, in Roswell, N.M., to John W. and Loretta E. (Strong) Halter. John was a 1958 graduate of Massillon High School and a 1962 graduate of Baldwin Wallace College, where he was a member of the 1961 undefeated football team. In 1962 he married his college sweet heart, Judy (Hinde) Halter. John taught high school after college before he opened John Halter Realty in 1967. John retired in 2008.John's greatest joy was spending time with his beloved wife, Judy; his daughters Jody (Eric) Mast, Jillann (Ron) Scott, Jennifer Halter; and his nine grandchildren Emily, Graham, John, Isabelle, Elizabeth, Kate, Meredith, Reece and Avery.John served his community through numerous leadership roles with the Huron Public Library, Huron Rotary Club, Younglife, Men's Prayer Breakfast, and opening his home for weekly Bible studies.He will be remembered for his integrity, service, generosity, sense of humor, contagious smile, and deep faith in God.He was preceded in death by his parents; and grandson, Elliot Mast.Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, until a celebration of his life at 1 p.m., at The Chapel, 4444 Galloway Road, Sandusky, OH 44870, with Jay Haley officiating.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Firelands Area Younglife, PO Box 337, Huron, OH 44839-0337, or The Huron Public Library, 333 Williams St., Huron, OH 44839.Condolences may be shared with the family at fosterfh.com. Foster Funeral Home & Crematory, Huron, is handling the arrangements.