Casimer J. Knurek

Casimer J. “Kayo” Knurek, 92, of Perrysburg, Ohio, passed away on April 20, 2014 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio with his family by his side. He was born on January 13, 1922 in Rossford to Polish immigrants, John and Mary (Zdebak) Knurek. Kayo joined the Civilian Conservation Corps while in high school, followed by enlisting in the United States Marine Corps. He proudly served his country during WWII stationed in the South Pacific. He married Vonita Dey on November 22, 1947. Kayo retired from LOF in 1984 after 35 years of service. He was a giving man and volunteered for over 20 years at the Perrysburg Senior Center. He was a warm and loving father and grandfather and will be greatly missed by his family. Kayo is survived by his loving children, Suzanne Carew, Janice (Bill) Staler and Phillip (Phyllis) Knurek, grandchildren, Katie Carew, Will (Sharnayla) Staler, Anne (Joshua Hobbs) Staler, Jamie (Mike) Smith and Andy Knurek. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Vonita Knurek; sisters, Valeria Wurtz,, Sophie Szabo, Catherine Gaspar and Helen Beach; brother, Joseph Knurek and granddaughter Kelly Ann Knurek. A memorial service was held on Saturday, April 26, 2014 at 3:00 PM in the Bethel Assembly of God Church, 665 W. Indiana Ave, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Clare Commons, Perrysburg. Arrangements were entrusted to Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, Perrysburg (419-874-3133). From all who love you, “Go for it Dad!”