Paul "Buddy" Ilconich

Paul “Buddy” Ilconich, age 74 of Perrysburg passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022 peacefully in his sleep at Merit House, Toledo.  He was born August 5, 1947 in Toledo to Paul and Catherine (Szul) Ilconich.  He was a 1965 graduate of Rossford High School where he was involved in bowling and baseball.  He attended Bowling Green State University but was drafted into the US Army where he served two years stationed in Viet Nam.  After being honorably discharged,  he was employed and retired from the US Postal Service.  Buddy was privileged to be a member of the last Honor Flight out of Toledo.  He was a University of Michigan football fan and loved to travel and play golf.  He especially enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports.

Surviving is his wife of 52 years, Marilyn; children, Kristie (Greg) Reighard and  Jeff (Jennifer) Ilconich; grandchildren, Morgan, Anthony, Caitlin, Elizabeth, Emma and Jackson; a soon to be born great-grandchild; and sister, Linda Jones.

Friends may visit the family at the Lutheran Church of the Master,  28744 Simmons Rd. Perrysburg, Ohio 43551 on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 10 am where a memorial service will follow at 11 am with Pastor Mark Wentz officiating.  The family suggests memorials to Rossford American Legion Post 533, 145 Bergin St. Rossford, Ohio 43460, Lutheran Church of the Master or the charity of the donor’s choice.  Arrangements by Sujkowski-Walker Funeral Home, Rossford and condolences may be shared with the family at walkerfuneralhomes.com