Carlton R. Wilkins

Carlton R. "Butch" Wilkins, 77, of Carroll Township, Port Clinton, OH, died Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at his home. He was born in Carroll Township, on July 21, 1938, the son of the late Carlton & June (Burr) Wilkins. Butch started working for the former Standard Products Company, Port Clinton, when he was 18 years old and retired when the company closed in 1993. He was also a commercial fisherman, and helped his father build several homes. An avid fisherman and hunter, Butch was also a devoted Cleveland Browns and Detroit Tigers fan. He also loved the Ohio State Buckeyes. A loyal fan of Oak Harbor Rockets Wrestling, Butch greatly enjoyed following his grandchildren's sporting event and spending time with his family. On July 27, 1991, he married the former Ardell High, and she survives. Also surviving are his children and step children, Alan (Dorothy Nadon) Graffin, Monroe Twp., NJ, Von (Jane) Graffin, Bowling Green, OH, Brenda Provenzale, Oak Harbor, Erica Graffein, Medina, OH, Tammy (Keith) Wise, Stoughton, WI, Jeff Wilkins, Oak Harbor, Jay (Jeannie Hendricks) Graffin, Stoughton, WI, Brent (Julie) Graffin, Sandusky, OH, and Bart Graffin, San Antonio, TX; sister, Barbara Wimmers, Oak Harbor; 18 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 2-5 P.M. Sunday at Crosser Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Oak Harbor. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, June 13, 2016 at Grace Baptist Church, 325 S. Toussaint-Portage Rd., Oak Harbor. Pastor Rick Bickelhaupt will officiate, and interment will follow at Rusha Cemetery, Carroll Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Funeral Home: Crosser Funeral Home - Oak Harbor Chapel 301 N. Locust Street Oak Harbor, OH