Kerry Joe Walls

Kerry Joe Walls, age 56, of Mendon, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 17, 2025.

He was born on September 30, 1968, in Celina, Ohio, to the late Lowell E. “Gene” and Jeanette A. (Homan) Walls. On June 20, 1992, he married his beloved wife, Heidi (Laux) Walls, who survives at their residence.

Kerry was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He will forever be missed by his children: Lindsey (Jacob) Schwinn of Nova, Ohio; Kayla (Ryan) Goddard of Saint Charles, Missouri; and Corey (Brooke) Walls of Mendon. He was a proud grandfather to his beloved granddaughter, Halle Schwinn.

He is also survived by his siblings: Kelly (Jeff) Lloyd of Venedocia, Kevin (Barb) Walls of Celina, and Kathy (Tom) Coon of Celina; his mother-in-law, Kay (Bud) Ross of St. Marys; his father-in-law, Richard Laux of Mendon; and brothers-in-law, Ben (Sara) Laux of Celina and Travis (Beverly) Laux of St. Marys. Kerry was an admired uncle to many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his nephew, Aaron Coon.

A 1987 graduate of Mendon Union High School, Kerry also attended Vantage Career Center in Van Wert. He worked at Stamco in New Bremen for 17 years before pursuing his true passion—farming. As a dedicated and skilled farmer, he found great joy in being a steward of the land and raising livestock.

Kerry was a member of St. Teresa Catholic Church in Rockford and the Celina Moose Lodge. He loved the outdoors, spending time hunting and camping. He also enjoyed working in his shop and trucking for the farm. A strong supporter of the Mercer County Fair, Kerry loved watching his children participate in their 4-H activities. Above all, he was a devoted father who took great pride in raising his children and cherishing time with his growing family.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 21, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM and again on Saturday morning from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Cisco Funeral Home in Celina.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 10:30 AM at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Celina, with Fr. Robert Muhlenkamp officiating. Burial will follow at North Grove Cemetery in Celina.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkway High School FFA Program, 400 Buckeye St, Rockford, Ohio 45882 and/or St. Teresa Catholic Church, 4227 OH-707, Rockford, Ohio 45882.

Cisco Funeral Homes of Celina and St. Marys are honored to care for Kerry and his family. To share memories and condolences, please visit www.ciscofuneralhome.com or the Cisco Funeral Home Facebook page.