Kewpee Hamburgers owner and president, Harry Shutt, has died.
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - He was one of the biggest and often behind-the-scenes supporters of Lima-Allen County and the region. Kewpee Hamburgers owner and president, Harry Shutt, has died.
Shutt is survived by his wife Myrna and son Scott, the current Kewpee vice president and general manager.
Shutt began working at Kewpee in 1957 and purchased it from the Hoyt 'Stub' Wilson estate in 1980, which included the downtown Lima location and Allentown Road, with the eastside location opening in 1981.
Shutt began working at Kewpee in 1957 and purchased it from the Hoyt 'Stub' Wilson estate in 1980.
Shutt supported more events and causes than we can mention, but a few included the Allen County Fair livestock sale and high school band show, as Harry was all about supporting the youth in our community. He also supported the ONU Holiday Spectacular, ArtSpace art show, and YMCA triathlon, among many others.
Shutt is survived by his wife Myrna and son Scott, the current Kewpee vice president and general manager. Funeral arrangements are incomplete but are being handled by Chiles Laman Funeral and Cremation Services Shawnee Chapel. Harry Shutt was 92 years old.
