Robert George Zink

Robert ‘Bob’ George Zink, 68 of Maumee, passed away Friday, October 6, 2023 at home surrounded by family. He was born February 6, 1955 in Toledo, Ohio.

Bob proudly served the community of Maumee as a police officer for 36 years; officer of the year (1982), field training officer, undercover narcotics, patrol sergeant, training sergeant, detective sergeant, SRU (SWAT) Commander, Support Lieutenant, Line/Operations Lieutenant and Chief of Police (2001-2013). After MPD Bob became Safety and Security Manager at St. Luke’s Hospital “re-retiring” in 2021.

A Whitmer High School graduate, continuing his education at University of Toledo; Lourdes College; University of Virginia School of Continuing and Professional Studies; Metropolitan Police Unit Special Response Team Basic Training; Police Executive Leadership College; and 203 Session of the FBI National Academy US Department of Justice.

Member: OACP/IACP, Owens Community College Law Enforcement Advisory Board, University of Toledo Law Enforcement Advisory Board, Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Office Holder, Law Enforcement Grant Allocation Committee, Executive Board Lucas Community Communications Board, Lucas County Community Corrections Planning Board and Lucas County Chief’s Association President 2012-2013.

Bob is survived by his loving wife Karis Zink; children Chad (Shannon) Blaesing and Candice Blaesing; mother Carolyn Zink; sisters Kimberly (Robert Webber) Ruetz, Vicki (Buddy) Haggard; in-law brothers and sisters Dr. Kevin (Terri) Riccitelli, Karen (Dr. Masoud) Saedi, Keith (Nancy) Riccitelli, Dr. Kenda (Terry) Lentz; nephews and nieces Quinton Haggard, Rae (Angela) Ruetz, Jenna Ruetz, Kris (Brandi) Riccitelli, Heather (Ryan) Starks, Lindsay (Dylan) Cavin, Molly (Steve) Higgins, Dr. Caroline (Ben) Nguyen, Dr. Kathryn Riccitelli, Derek (Shannon) Lentz, Todd Lentz, Stephen Saedi and Patrick (Jaimie) Riccitelli; grandchildren Gavin, Violet, Oliver and Bella. He is preceded in death by his father James Zink and sister Cheryl (Fritz) Wilguess.

He was an avid golfer and Michigan Wolverines fan; “The Big House” was a home away from home. GO BLUE!

Family and friends will be received Friday, October 20, 2023 from 4-6 P.M. at Maison-Dardenne-Walker Funeral Home (501 Conant Street). A brief memorial service will follow immediately at 6 P.M. If you prefer to make a donation, please consider the ALS Association – Northern Ohio (6133 Rockside Rd. Suite 301, Independence, OH 44131).