Orville C. Denker

Beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Orville C. Denker, 87, of Perrysburg, passed from our arms into the loving arms of our heavenly father on Monday, August 14, 2017. “Orv” was born in Toledo, Ohio on May 16, 1930 to Orville M. Denker and Lillian M. (Cooley) Denker. He retired in 1997 from M & M Restaurant Supplies. He was an avid bowler, and loved traveling to Northern Michigan locations to fish. “Orv” will be remembered for his warm personality and sweet, contagious smile. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Dorothy, his daughters Lillian (James) Frayer, Linda (Thomas) Neundorfer, Carol (John) Rardin, and sons, Rudy (Tina) Denker, Ted (Sherri) Denker, as well as many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, brother-in-law William Osborne, and lifelong friend, Peter Craig. “Orv” was preceded in death by his parents, brother Ted, and sister Freda Osborne. Per our Dad’s request, the service will be private, with interment at Highland Memory Gardens in Waterville, OH. Arrangements were entrusted to Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, 222 E. South Boundary Street, Perrysburg (419-874-3133). The family would like to thank Hospice of NW Ohio for their loving care of Dad. Those who wish to express their sympathy are asked to consider Hospice of NW Ohio or charity of the donor’s choice.