Gerald "Jerry" Sass

Gerald “Jerry“ Sass 94 of Perrysburg Oh passed away Monday, September 13, 2021 at SKLD Nursing Home. He was born Feb 6, 1927 in Perrysburg to Carl and M. Magdalene (Haupricht) Sass. Jerry joined the Navy his senior year of High School to serve his country until the end of WW2. He was stationed in Subic Bay Luzon Pl as a Fireman. Jerry spent his entire life in the auto body business working at various car dealerships throughout Toledo and doing repair, painting, detailing and restoring cars. He enjoyed working on model airplanes, restoring old cars, gardening, and weekly coffee with the guys. He was a lifelong member of St Rose Church. Jerry is survived by his wife of 68 years, Phyllis (Lapinski) and their children Dennis (Teri) Sass, Karen (Bill) Hunter, Evelyn (Rich) Kovalich and Bruce Sass and grandchildren, Dwayne Hunter and Erin (Dom) Sorgenfrei. He was preceded in death by his parents, son Michael and siblings William Sass and Adeline Cable. Graveside services will be held Monday, September 20, 2021 at 11 a.m. at St. Rose Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to Witzler-Shank-Walker Funeral Home, Perrysburg (419-874-3133). Special thanks to Nurse Jason and the staff at Ohio Living Home Health and Hospice. In lieu of flowers family request contributions to St Rose Church or Wounded Warriors. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com.