John W. Muir

John W. Muir, 85, of Perrysburg, OH died at Hospice of Northwest Ohio on Saturday, November 2, 2019 with his family by his side. He was born on October 17, 1934 in Toledo, OH to John and Catherine F. (Sutter) and he married Joann M. Yost on June 22, 1957 in Toledo, OH. Together they raised 5 children. John graduated from Macomber High School in 1952 and he proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He went on to work for LOF, retiring as an Industrial Electrician after 38 years in the early 90’s. During post retirement and taking care of his wife, John also worked for Intellicon for 13 years. He was an active member of the Toledo Swiss Singers and the Rossford Senior Center. John was devoted to his church, Epiphany of the Lord, formerly St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, where he served as an Usher, Reader, and Commentator. John is survived by his loving children, Gregory J., Donald J., Robert J., Judith L., and Patricia M. (David) Weirich; grandchildren, John G. Muir and Ashley M. Muir and Heather M. (Justin) Gilbert and Joshua D. Weirich; great granddaughter, Tenley Joann Gilbert. He is preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Joann. Friends will be received on Thursday, November 7, 2019 from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. in Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, 222 East South Boundary St, Perrysburg, OH 43551 (419-874-3133). A prayer service will be held during the visitation at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 8, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in Epiphany of the Lord – St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 729 White St, Toledo, OH 43605. Burial will follow at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Epiphany of the Lord – St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church.