Louis S. Pietrasz

Louis S. Pietrasz, age 96, of Rossford, Ohio passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. He was born on November 4, 1926, to Louis and Hedwig (Pacieszniak) Pietrasz in Rossford, Ohio. Louis attended St. Mary Magdalene Catholic grade school and later graduated from Rossford High School in 1944. As a member of the “Greatest Generation," he enlisted into the Army Air Corps at the age of 17. Upon turning 18, he was called to Europe to serve in WWII. In the Army Air Corps, he was trained as an aircraft mechanic, but his active-duty role was an “entertainment specialist,” which led him to various locations in France, England, and Germany. In 2010, he had the privilege to be a participating member on an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.

After the war, Louis returned to Rossford. He met his wife Joan (Michalak) and married her in 1958. They raised two beautiful daughters, Michelle and Julie. He worked at Libby Owens Ford Glass Factory for over 40 years. He co-owned Lou and Ray’s Bergin Bar with his brother, Raymond. He also worked as a bartender at Hospitality Motor Inn and The Toledo Country Club, where his gift of gab served him well. His charisma was contagious, and he made friends wherever he went. He was a member of All Saints Catholic Church and V.F.W. post 6409.

Louis found joy in his family, cheering on his favorite Ohio and Colorado sporting teams, and occasionally indulging in his favorite cocktail, a Manhattan.

Louis is survived by his daughters, Michelle (Jeffrey) Sabin, and Julie (Silvio) Veluscek; six beautiful granddaughters who were his pride and joy, Allie (Ben) Koger, Katie Sabin, Maggie Sabin, Alaina (Kevin) Hansom, Kaetlyn (Brad) Stankie, and Francesca (Ben) Kaiser; great grandchildren, Evie, Maddie, and Cameron Koger, Emory Hansom, Vincent and James Stankie; sister, Clementine “Tina” Kachmarik; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan; his parents; and brother Raymond.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 pm on Monday October 2, 2023, at Sujkowski-Walker Funeral Home, 830 Lime City Rd, Rossford, Ohio. The Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at All Saints Catholic Church, 628 Lime City Rd., Rossford, Ohio with additional visitation to be held from 10:00 – 11:00 am at the church. Interment will follow at Fort Meigs Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions may be given to “Show Them We Care” Military Ministry, All Saints Catholic Church, Rossford, Ohio. Online Condolences may be left for the family at walkerfuneralhomes.com.