James "Jim" E Connell

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother, James (Jim) Connell on Monday, August 9, 2021 at the age of 79. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on July 30, 1942 to Mary and Lehman Connell. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Diane (Kotek) Connell; children, Christien Skowron, Jamie (Amy) Connell, and Scott Connell; grandchildren, Lindsay, Nick (Madi), and Noah (Alaina); great grandchild, Serena; and sisters, Steffie Verbosky, and Nancy Ginaven; sister-in-law, Marcia (Warren) Baumberger; along with many nieces, nephews, and other relatives. He was preceded and death by his parents. Jim was a Human Resource Manager at the Rossford Plant of the former Libbey Owens Ford Company (LOF) for 35 years, when he retired in 2000. He bowled in the prestigious Toledo Blade Classic Bowling League for many years. Two of his biggest individual achievements were: holding a city record along with his teammates and bowling a 300. Jim was a family-oriented man who adored his children and grandchildren. In his spare time, Jim enjoyed polka dancing with his wife, golfing with his LOF league and watching his kids play sports. He was an avid Notre Dame Football fan, attending numerous games and always looking forward to football season. Friends will be received on Thursday, August 12, 2021 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Sujkowski Walker Funeral Home, 830 Lime City Road, Rossford, Ohio 43460. Visitation will continue at All Saints Catholic Church in Rossford on Friday, August 13, at 10:00 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM Interment will follow at Fort Meigs Cemetery in Perrysburg. Online condolences may be left at www.Walkerfuneralhomes.com.