Ervin H. Kossow

ERVIN H. KOSSOW Ervin Henry Kossow, 89, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2014, at Kingston Rehabilitation of Perrysburg. He was born on January 9, 1925 to Edward W. and Alma (Bremer) Kossow in Hamler, Ohio and was married to LaDonna J. Keirns on May 23, 1953, in Toledo, Ohio. After graduating from DeVilbis High School in 1943, he served in the United States Army from 1943-1946, seeing active duty in Europe during World War II. He was an active member of Zoar Lutheran Church in Perrysburg and a charter member of the Perrysburg V.F.W. Post 6170. Erv worked for many years as a service manager at Dunn Chevrolet Buick. He is survived by his wife; LaDonna; children, Douglas J. (Mary) Kossow of Napoleon, OH, Todd M. Kossow of Chicago IL, and Jennifer K. (Mark) Hamant of Cincinnati, OH; grandchildren, Tyler and Logan Kossow; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Richard and Joyce Cox and family; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Lois Hohly; and granddaughter, Stephanie Kossow. Friends will be received from 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Monday, October 13, 2014 at Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, 222 E. South Boundary Street, Perrysburg, Ohio. Visitation will continue at 10 A.M. on Tuesday, October 14, 2014, at Zoar Lutheran Church, 314 E. Indiana Ave, Perrysburg, Ohio, where funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Timothy Philabaum officiating. Burial will follow at Fort Meigs Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Erv’s name to Zoar Lutheran Church or the Perrysburg V.F.W Post 6170. Condolences to the family may be made at www.witzlershank.com.