William J Dr. Spath

Dr. William “Bill” J. Spath passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at Manor of Perrysburg at the age of 84. He was born in Toledo, Ohio to George and Dorothy (Lodge) Spath on April 22, 1928. Bill came from humble beginnings to become a serviceman, a leader in his profession, and a wonderful father and husband. In his early years, he was a 124-pound all-city guard for Woodward High School where he graduated in 1946. He went on to graduate from Ohio University and Case Western University, School of Dentistry. In 1952 he entered the United States Air Force and served two and half years in Okinawa, Japan where he was the base Dental Officer. In 1956 he bought a dental practice on the corner of Madison and Erie in downtown Toledo where he practiced for over 30 years. Bill married Susan Warns, the love of his life and mother of his three children, Lindsey, Bill, and Andrew. In August they celebrated 37 years of marriage. Bill loved sailing, skiing, and making others laugh. He had a gift of living every day to the fullest and he never turned down an adventure. It may have been as simple as a snowmobile trip to the Turtle Club on half frozen ice, or sailing off on a six-month journey with three small children, a tutor and his wife. Bill was one of a kind. In spite of his loss of abilities he never lost his way with people. On this day he is in a better place. Bill is survived by his wife, Susan (Warns); children, Lindsey (Matthew) Roth, Bill and Andrew Spath; grandsons, Cole and Luke Roth. Family and friends may be received for a memorial mass on Monday, January 7, 2013 at St. Rose Church, 215 East Front Street, Perrysburg starting at 10:30 AM. There will be a memorial gathering afterwards to share fond memories of Bill. Memorial Contributions may be made in the name of Dr. William Spath to Wounded Warriors Project, online at www.woundedwarriorsproject.org or by mail to 9899 Belfort Rd. Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256. Arrangements were made by Witzler-Shank Funeral Home (419-874-3133). Online condolences may be left at www.witzlershankfuneralhome.com