John J Hirschle

John J. Hirschle, age 68, of Walbridge, Ohio, passed away, Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Bay Park Hospital. He was born July 12, 1950 to the late Carl and Mary Hirschle. John will be remembered most for his work in the United Methodist Church. He spent many years as a Lay Speaker, speaking at many small churches and nursing homes in the Toledo area. He also served as a member and Officer at Moline United Methodist Church and Toledo/Maumee Watershed District. He served as Lay Speaking Director for the West Ohio Conference in addition to other conference duties. John was very creative and enjoyed freelance writing and assembling models of ships, trains, and airplanes. John is survived by, and will be sadly missed by, his wife Janell; brother, Carl Hirschle; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by sisters, Joanne and Barbara. Our thanks to family and friends for their support over the last several years during John’s declining health. Special thanks to Ohioans Home Health Care/ProHealth Physical Therapy and medical staff from many facilities throughout the area. Many caring individuals have touched our lives. Family will be receiving friends from 2:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, 701 N Main Street, Walbridge, Ohio 43465 (419-666-3121). Funeral Services will be Thursday, January 31, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions can be made to Wood County Humane Society, American Heart Association, or American Cancer Society.