John Urban, 96, passed away, Thursday, July 6, 2023, at the Norwalk Memorial Home. He was born in and lived in Willard, OH for 30 years. He was a resident of Milan and then Norwalk for the rest of his life. John was a Navy and World War II veteran serving on an LST ship from 1944-1946. He worked for Northern Ohio Telephone Company, GTE, and Verizon Telephone Company for 36 years, retiring in 1988.

John enjoyed biking, walking, swimming, and could be frequently seen around town enjoying these activities.

John is survived by his children, Anne (Dan) Burkhart of Bellevue, Mark (Pam) Urban of Brownstown, MI, Tina (Drew) Williams of Ft. Myers, FL, Barb (David) Boes of Libertyville, IL, and Shawn Urban of Tucson, AZ. He is also survived by grandchildren, Matt Burkhart, Jessica (James) Bellman, Stephanie (Stuart) Stanley, Brook Urban, Dakota (Jannessa) Urban, Timothy (Elena) Lauderbach, Tyler (Evgenia) Williams, Carson Williams, Kevin Boes, Jillian Boes, and Brittany Urban; great-grandchildren, Brady and Jackson Burkhart, Sarah Collins, Tori and Eli Stanley.

John was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Urban; a son in infancy, and sisters, Mary Williams and Elizabeth Mauer.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, from 4 pm to 7 pm at Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home, 98 W. Main Street, Norwalk, OH 44857. A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at 10:30 am at St. Paul Catholic Church, 91 E. Main Street, Norwalk, OH 44857. The burial will follow at St. Paul Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, John wished donations would be made to St. Paul Catholic Church, 91 E. Main Street, Norwalk, OH 44857.

Fond memories and condolence may be shared online at www.walkereastmanheydingerfh.com.

St. Paul Catholic Church
91 E Main Street, Norwalk OH 44857