Rankin Connor Walkup

August 7, 1955 - December 3, 2017

Rankin Connor Walkup, age 62, of Perrysburg Township, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2017 at U of M Hospital. He was born August 7, 1955 in Alton, IL to Benjamin Franklin and Dolores Jeannine (Warren) Walkup. A 1973 graduate of Rogers High School, he was a member of the Sandusky County Sportsmen's Club. Rankin worked for over 40 years as an engineer in the HVAC industry. He enjoyed playing with his grandchildren, camping, OSU football, and shooting where he held the honor of rifleman. Rankin had tremendous respect for family and all who have or are currently serving in the US Military and law enforcement. His passion for his country and its honor will live on in his family and friends forever. Preceded in death by his parents, he is survived by his wife of 36 years, Patricia Jean Walkup; daughters, Johdie (David) Lee and Janice (Jonathan) Chio; sons, Rankin (Kailey) Walkup and Justin (Andrea) Walkup; 11 grandchildren; brother, Hugh Walkup; sisters, Mary Ellen Velasquez and Emily (Scott) Reese, Patty's parent's Donald and Janice Ash, numerous brothers and sisters in law and nieces and nephews. Friends may visit at the Coyle Funeral Home, 1770 S. Reynolds Rd. on Wednesday, December 6, from 2-7 p.m. The funeral will be held on Thursday, December 7 at 11:00 a.m. at Coyle. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be given to Cedar Creek Church. Please view Rankin’s memorial video and leave a condolence message for the family at CoyleFuneralHome.com.