Edward Kime

L. Edward Kime, 92, of Perrysburg, OH, passed away on June 22, 2024, after a brief illness. Mr. Kime was born in Newark, Ohio on February 19, 1932, to Paul and Stella (Leek) Kime.

Edward was a 1950 graduate of Perrysburg High School and attended Bowling Green State University. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and married his high school sweetheart, Carol Phillips Kime in 1955.

Ed Kime graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 1960 and became a registered architect in 1962. He practiced architecture for 18 years with Richards, Bauer & Moorhead of Toledo before starting a private practice, Kime and Associates, with his wife.

Mr. Kime taught at the University of Toledo from 1973 to 1998. He was the first professor to establish and teach computer graphics (CAD) at the university.

Ed Kime belonged to many local groups. He was past president of the Toledo Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, a charter member and past president of the Toledo Chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute, and a member and past chairman of the Monclova Township Zoning Commission in Lucas County.

Mr. Kime was a member and past Worshipful Master of the Northern Light Masonic Lodge No. 40. He was a member of Scottish Rite - Valley of Toledo, Zenobia Shrine, the Shrine Campers and Shrine Road Runners, completing over 50 trips transporting children to Shrine Hospitals. Ed was also a member of the Royal Order of Jesters for 25 years, the Maumee Elks for 27 years, and Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity for 70 years.

Ed was a member and past president of the Toledo Airstream owners club, WBCCI, and a member of the Classic Airstream Club, the Vintage Club and a national officer of the WBCCI Free Wheelers.

Mr. Kime was preceded in death by his loving wife of 49 years, Carol (Phillips) Kime, parents and aunt, Myrtle Leek. He is survived by his sons and their wives, Brett (Bettrietta) Kime of Alameda, CA, Scott (Connie) Kime of Columbus, OH and Todd Kime of Mason, OH. He also leaves seven grandchildren Ryan, Tyler, Gage, Emilia, Louie, Valen, Zander, and one great-granddaughter, Lucy. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. He was loved by all who knew him and will be missed.

Friends are invited to call in the Maison-Dardenne-Walker Funeral Home, 501 Conant St., Maumee, on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of Masonic and funeral services at 12:00 p.m. Military graveside rites conducted by the U.S. Army will follow at Fort Meigs Cemetery, Perrysburg, where Ed will be laid to rest with his beloved wife.

Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, Perrysburg, or Shriners Children’s Hospitals.