Rodney Phillip Szymanski

Rodney Szymanski 74 of Toledo Ohio was passed away unexpectedly at the home of his companion, Pauline Coleman, on the morning of November 1, 2026, in Port Clinton.

Rodney was born on January 28, 1952 in Toledo. He graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1970 where he played Football. He earned his Bachelor Degree in Finance from the University of Toledo. Rodney enjoyed spending time at the family cottage at Lake Merry in Michigan. He loved the outdoors and especially enjoyed volleyball, swimming, boating and golfing. Rodney was an avid Ohio State Football fan for many years. He enjoyed making many friends at the Elks Lodge #53 and the Sylvania - Moose Lodge #1579. He was member of both lodges for many years. Rodney worked for UPS as a supervisor until retirement. Following retirement, he became the owner of Cindy Shivers Ice Cream on Westwood. He most recently drove for Hajoca part time.

Rodney is survived by his 2 daughters; Diane (husband Michael) of Connecticut and daughter Beth of Toledo, his 2 grandchildren; Valerie and Stephanie, his sisters Valerie (husband Dave) and Sharon and his brother Randy (Liesa). He's also the loving uncle of Kevin, Lydia, Evan, Ben, Michaela, and Morgan. Rodney will join his parents Arthur and Joan in heaven as well as sisters; Debra, Lorraine and Laura and his brother, Ricky.

Visitation will be held Thursday, November 5, 2026 from 4:00 until 7:00 PM at Walker Funeral Home; 5155 W. Sylvania Ave. followed by funeral services at the funeral home at 7:00 PM.

The family suggest that memorial donations may be made to either the Sylvania - Moose Lodge; 6072 Main Street Sylvania, OH 43560 or the Toledo - Sylvania Elks Lodge; 3520 N. Holland Sylvania Road, Toledo, OH 43615.