William L. Schug

William L Schug passed away July 21, 2022, at the age of 97.  Preceding him in death was his wife, Nancy; brother, Robert and sister, Madeline.

Bill was an army veteran from WWII. He was stationed in Hawaii where he played the string bass in the Army Band to entertain the troops and every evening he played “TAPS”.  Continuing his passion for music, he played in various big bands in the Toledo area such as the Jack Runyan Band (25 yrs.) and later joined Jeff McDonald’s Band, Swingmania. He loved his dog, Bo and bird watching and was a big FAN of the Cleveland Indians.

He is survived by daughters Susan Schug and Bilynda (Jim) Cox; grandchildren, Matthew (Kristi), Amy, Sarah, Tyler (Donna), Adam (LoriLynn), Kimberlie (Jason), James Jr. (deceased Joe and Spencer); great-grandchildren, Tiffani, Brady, Aiden, Noah, Rio, Coe, Austin, Nolan, Hayden, Madeleine, Barrett, Olivia, Ava, Lauren and Justin  and 1 great-great grandchild, Thorsten.

Family and friends will be received on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at Perrysburg First Church, 200 W 2 ^nd St., Perrysburg from 10:00 AM with a memorial service beginning at 11:00 AM.  Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Witzler-Shank-Walker Funeral Home.  Condolences may be made online to the family at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com .  We would like to thank The Glendale Assisted Living and Elara Caring for their loving care.  In lieu of flowers you may donate to Toledo Humane Society of Toledo or Elara Hospice.