Denver L. Stutler

Denver L. Denny Stutler, 82, of Toledo passed away to heaven on June 20, 2010, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. He surprised his Doctors by surviving the last four years after being diagnosed with kidney cancer. During those years he always had a great attitude and outlook that was shaped by his deep and abiding faith. He provided a great example of living a life filled with caring and concern for others, even during those years. Denny was born on September 30, 1927, in Weston, WV, to his loving parents, Arling and Maude. Along with his older brother, Gordon who preceded him in death, he had a fun and adventuresome childhood. He enjoyed sharing stories of his childhood to his three grandchildren, who always enjoyed hearing them. After graduation from high school in Weston, he moved to Toledo to co-own and operate a Pure Oil service station along with his brother who previously opened it. Being an auto enthusiast he serviced many vehicles for his loyal customers from 1947 until 1967 . He left to sell cars for 12 years at Ed Schmidt Pontiac in |Perrysburg. Always ethical and hardworking, he started a company, Toledo Nameplate Engraving. Initially a part-time business, he built it over the years, serving numerous large and small companies with their signage needs, locally and throughout the nation. He sold his company and retired in 1998. During retirement he selflessly cared for his parents and in-laws, as well as many others. This was his hobby, as was reading, physical fitness and participating in church activities at his beloved church, Hampton Park Christian Church. In 1950, he was introduced to the love of his life, Patsy Goss. They were married for 58 years and were inseparable, always enjoying the simple things and just being together. They raised a son, Mark, who along with his wife Beth Hosman, provided them 3 grand children who their dearly love, Caitlin, Patrick and Anna. They always felt blessed to be able to spend time with their family. In addition to his children and grandchildren, he is survived by two nieces, Linda Schnell and Joanne Parker and their children. He was predeceased by his parents and brother. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 pm on Wednesday, June 23, at Walker Funeral Home, 5155 W. Sylvania Avenue, with the funeral celebration held at 11am on Thursday at Walkers. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any memorial tributes be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 River Rd., Perrysburg, OH 43551.