Richard Carl Monto

Richard C. “Rick” Monto age 61 formerly of Maumee, Ohio passed away peacefully on Friday, March 5, 2021 at his home in Coldwater, Michigan. Rick was born in Toledo on August 14, 1959 to Carl and Faith (Eger) Monto. He was a loving husband, father, brother, friend, mentor, and animal lover. Rick graduated from Maumee High School and went on to earn his associates degree in Fire Science from Owens Community College. He started his career with the Maumee Fire Department as an EMT and was eventually promoted to Fire Chief. He retired in 2015 after 33 years of service. Rick was a member of the Ohio Fire Chiefs’ Association and Ducks Unlimited. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends at the lake. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. He would fondly reminisce about his hunting trips to Saskatchewan with his brothers-in-law. He spent many days on the ice or on a boat fishing with his best friends. If he was not out fishing, he was most likely out golfing or floating along the lakes’ waters. Rick was the life of the party, known for his game dinner weekends and golf outings. He was a big Ohio State Buckeyes fan. Rick is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Jan L. (Wagener) Monto; daughter, Monica (David); sons, Thomas (Terry), Timothy (Shylie) and sister, Patricia Monto. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Carol Storer. Family and friends will be received at the Maison-Dardenne-Walker Funeral Home, 501 Conant St., Maumee on Thursday, March 11, 2021 from 3:00-8:00 PM where there will be a last alarm reading at 7:00 PM and will be livestreamed on Rick’s obituary page at walkerfuneralhomes.com. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 12, 2021 at 11:00 AM in the funeral home and will also be livestreamed. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Maumee. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any memorial contributions be made to Humane Ohio, 3948 W Alexis Rd, Toledo, OH 43623.