Richard J. Lewandowski

Richard J. Lewandowski Doc, age 77, passed away Sunday Sept. 12, 2010 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio surrounded by his loving family. The son of John and Stella, he was born Aug. 11, 1933 in Toledo. Doc was a graduate of Central Catholic High School and St. Louis University where he also obtained his DDS degree. He served his country in the U.S. Navy as a dentist and was honorably discharged as a Lieutenant in 1961. He married the love of his life Julia Farkas on Aug 20, 1955. He practiced dentistry in Oregon, OH and was the team dentist for Cardinal Stritch. He was a past member of the Toledo Dental Society and played in the Rovers dental golf league which he was in charge of for many years. Doc was a member of St. John the Baptist and also played in their golf league. Most recently he was a member of St Joseph Catholic Church in Sylvania. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus St. Lawrence Council and participated in the CRHP program at St. Joan of Arc. Doc spent a lot of his time volunteering as a mentor/counselor for friends of Bill W. Following retirement, he started at the Dental Center of Northwest Ohio performing mobile dentistry for area nursing homes. He was a member of Brisson Society at St. Francis De Sales High School where he also supported his childrens athletic endeavors. When he was not giving of himself he enjoyed wood working and playing golf. Doc will be remembered in many wonderful ways, but none as fond as being the most loving grandfather as it was his grandchildren he cherished above all. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Julia; children, Dr. Richard A. Lauri, Douglas J. Patti, Gregory S. Tami, Bradley E. Elaine, Juliana R. Mike Sample; grandchildren, Kyle Summer Getzinger, Taylor, Mark, Sara, Andrew Ryane, Scot, Eric Lewandowski , Jocelyn Sherman, Adam, Aaron, Katelynn Lewandowski, Evan, Austin, Alex, Madison Sample; great grandchildren Gavin Getzinger and Alivia Lambert. He was preceded in death by his parents. Friends may visit the family on Thursday at the Walker Funeral Home, 5155 W. Sylvania Ave, west of Corey Rd. from 10:00 AM-9:00 PM with a scripture service and sharing of memories at 7:00 PM. Funeral services will begin with prayers at the funeral home at 9:30 AM on Friday followed by Mass of the Resurrection at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph in Sylvania. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Docs family would like to thank the staff at Flower Hospital, Kingston Care Center, and Hospice of Northwest Ohio for all their wonderful care especially Dr. Mark Gallagher. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider a charity of the donors choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com