Kenneth A. Mahler

Kenneth “Ken” A. Mahler, Sr., 72, of Perrysburg, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Otterbein in Perrysburg. Ken was born June 29, 1949 in Toledo, Ohio to Bernard and Glenna (Ruffing) Mahler. He married Patricia Muraski on June 22, 1968 and they shared 53 years together. He graduated in 1967 from Perrysburg High School while attending Penta Career Center. Ken worked as an auto mechanic for Ed Schmidt in Perrysburg for 47 years. Back in his earlier years he enjoyed driving his 59 Chevy Impala around town and worked as a volunteer for the Troy Township Fire & EMS. He also enjoyed working in the yard and being outdoors especially riding his bike around town and stopping in at Kazmaier's. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers, Notre Dame and Detroit Tigers fan. Cars were also a passion of Ken’s and enjoyed many visits to car shows over the years. Ken’s greatest love were his children and grandchildren, never missing a sporting event. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; children, Kenneth (Laurie) Mahler, Jr., Stacey (Bradly) Stezoski and Melissa Mahler; grandchildren, Kaleb, Jenna, Lauren, Amelia, Chance and Audrey; siblings, Laura (Douglas) Smith and Diane (Gary) Robison; nephews, Greg (Stephanie) Smith, Steve Smith, Andrew (Karen) Robison and Kyle Robison; sister-in-law, Joan (Bill) Tilton and brother-in-law, Thomas Muraski. Ken was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Linda Boomgarden. Friends and family will be received Sunday, November 28, 2021 from 2-6 p.m. at Witzler-Shank-Walker Funeral Home, 222 E. South Boundary Street, Perrysburg (419-874-3133). Prayers will be recited in the funeral home Monday, November 29, 2021 at 9:45 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at St. Rose Catholic Church, 215 E. Front Street, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551 at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow in St. Rose Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Ken’s name to the Kenneth A. Mahler Memorial Scholarship Fund or the Alzheimer's Association. Condolences may be made online to the family at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com.