James Edward Boos

James E. Boos, 87, of Perrysburg, Ohio died Friday, March 13, 2015 at the Manor of Perrysburg. He was born in Oak Harbor, Ohio on December 14, 1927 to Fred and Dorothy (Nehls) Boos. He graduated from Devilbiss High school in 1945 and attended the University of Kentucky. Jim proudly served his country in the United States Army. He married his sweetheart Anne Andryc and together they raised their family. Jim worked at Libbey Glass for 43 years retiring in 1990. After retirement he volunteered at the Libbey Glass Outlet in Toledo and was a member of the Golden Emblem Club. After a day’s work he enjoyed stopping at El Vaquero on his way home. He would regularly play the lottery and always had scratch tickets. Jim enjoyed meeting his breakfast group friends at Sam and Charlie’s in West Toledo. Jim is survived by his daughter, Debi (John) Nahm; son, James (Teri) Boos; grandchildren, Jennifer (Ryan) Griffith, Meghan (Mike) Schoelch; Stephani (Sean) Howell, Krista Boos and Olivia Boos; great grandchildren, Henry Griffith, Theodore Howell and Graham Griffith; sisters, Jackie Rouse and Sara (Robert) Tarbox. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Anne Boos; brother, Gordon Boos; great grandson, Logan Nahm. Friends will be received from 4-7 PM on Monday, March 16, 2015 in the Witzler Shank Funeral Home, 222 E.S. Boundary St. Perrysburg, OH. (419-874-3133) where funeral services will begin at 7:00 PM. Burial will be private at Fort Meigs Cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Augsburg Lutheran Church in Toledo where Jim was a devoted member for many years. Online condolences may be left at www.witzlershank.com