Joan E. Nicholas

Joan E Nicholas, 89, of Perrysburg, OH, (formerly of Toledo, OH) passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021, three weeks shy of her 90th birthday, at Kingston Residence of Perrysburg where she had been a resident for three and a half years. Joan was born to Otto and Veronica (Mruk) Christel on Memorial Day, May 30, 1931, in Toledo, OH. She graduated from Scott High School in 1949 and The University of Toledo, cum Laude, in 1953. She retired first from Owens-Corning Fiberglas in 1986 as Receivables/Payables Accounting Manager then finally from Advanced Control Solutions, Inc. in 2000 after having worked at several different companies. She enjoyed traveling and watching baseball. Her favorites were the New York Yankees (she saw them win the 1999 World Series in person thanks to Steve Nixon, owner of Advanced Control Solutions) and the Toledo Mud Hens (10-year season ticket holder). For many years she went to Spring Training in Florida, initially for a week, then after retiring, for the whole season. She also attended the 1997 Rose Bowl parade and game where Ohio State won over Arizona State in the last 19 seconds. Joan was a talented crafter in ceramics, needlepoint and knitting. She especially enjoyed, and spent many hours, knitting blankets for children in need for the Linus Project. For many years she was a very active member of Epiphany Lutheran Church from teaching Sunday school to volunteering in the office after retirement. Joan was preceded in death by her parents, son Jeffrey Nicholas and dogs Zelda (a husky) and Molly (a dalmatian). She is survived by her significant other James Smothers of Walbridge, OH, and several cousins. Friends will be received Thursday, May 20, 2021, from 11-12 p.m. at Witzler-Shank-Walker Funeral Home, 701 N. Main Street, Walbridge, OH 43465, where funeral services will begin at Noon. Burial will be private at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park, Toledo, OH. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg Center, 30000 East River Rd., Perrysburg, OH 43551.