Columbus, OH — Marvin “Ike” A. Conkright, 92, of Continental, Ohio, died June 21, 2021, at his daughter’s home in Defiance.

He was born on April 11, 1929, to the late Arthur and Effie (Yager) Conkright in North Creek, Ohio. He proudly served his country as a veteran of the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953. On May 9, 1953, he married Patricia (Kocks) Conkright, who preceded him in death on Feb. 28, 2008.

Mr. Conkright was a faithful member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in North Creek, Ohio, and recently at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Miller City.

He worked as a Metallurgist for General Motors for more than 45 years until his retirement in 1993.

Mr. Conkright was very active in harness racing and belonged to the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association and U.S. Trotting Association. He owned and trained several horses through the years.

He was a member of The American Chianina Association, and was Putnam County Special Deputy and a Putnam County Fair Board Member.

He was a Boy Scout Leader and 4H Advisor to “We Mean Business Club.” He also belonged to Coon Hunter’s Association in North Creek, The Cattle Club, and North Creek Snowmobile Club. His memberships also included K of C, AmVets, VFW, American Legion, Eagles, DAV, Moose, and the Elks.

He enjoyed dancing, wine making, and “just loving life.” He was loved and respected by his family and many good friends and colleagues.

Mr. Conkright will be sadly missed by his sons, Dan (Belinda) and Tim (Carol); daughters, Connie (Gary) Diller, Kathy (Mike) Carder, Tina (Andy) Campbell and Carol (Joe) Botek. He also leaves behind 16 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Brenda; and a very special friend, Pat Waller. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia; son, Dave; granddaughter, Melanie Good; great-grandson, Karson Botek; brother, Jim; and sisters, Mildred Warnimont and Doris Icenogle.

The family will receive friends from 3-8 p.m. on Monday (June 28) at Schaffer Funeral Home in Defiance, and from 12-1 p.m. prior to services at the church on Tuesday (June 29). Due to CDC guidelines, if you are not fully vaccinated, a mask is required to enter the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday (June 29) at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Miller City, with Fr. James Morman officiating. Burial will follow the service at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in North Creek, Ohio, with graveside military honors.

Memorial contributions may be made to Miller City Athletic Department, or CHP Defiance Hospice.