Keith Walker
Owner / Licensed Funeral Director
Keith is passionate about quality memorial events and believes that each experience should reflect the unique life and personality of the person who died and their family. Hospitality and making everyone feel welcome and significant is also a high priorities.
Keith is married to Katy (Lange). He has lived in Northwest Ohio his entire life, having graduated from St. Francis de Sales School and the University of Toledo. They have four awesome college-age sons.
In the community, he is a long-time member and past-president of the Rotary Club of Sylvania, the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Maumee Area Chamber of Commerce. Other involvement has been at Port Clinton Chamber of Commerce, the Maumee Uptown Business Association, service as a past member of the Board of Directors of Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Luke's Hospital Foundation, and Flower Hospital.
For relaxation, Keith and Katy love the Lake Erie Islands and boating on the Great Lakes as well as traveling when they have a chance. They also very much enjoy time spent with family and friends.
Keith Walker
Owner / Licensed Funeral Director
Keith is passionate about quality memorial events and believes that each experience should reflect the unique life and personality of the person who died and their family. Hospitality and making everyone feel welcome and significant is also a high priorities.
Keith is married to Katy (Lange). He has lived in Northwest Ohio his entire life, having graduated from St. Francis de Sales School and the University of Toledo. They have four awesome college-age sons.
In the community, he is a long-time member and past-president of the Rotary Club of Sylvania, the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Maumee Area Chamber of Commerce. Other involvement has been at Port Clinton Chamber of Commerce, the Maumee Uptown Business Association, service as a past member of the Board of Directors of Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Luke's Hospital Foundation, and Flower Hospital.
For relaxation, Keith and Katy love the Lake Erie Islands and boating on the Great Lakes as well as traveling when they have a chance. They also very much enjoy time spent with family and friends.
Molly Johnson
Location Leader / Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer
Molly Johnson was born and raised in Marion, Ohio. She graduated from CCMS in 2006 with a bachelor’s degree in Mortuary Science. She started her apprenticeship at Witzler-Shank Funeral Home in Perrysburg in 2007 and has been there since. She is currently the leader of our Perrysburg home, now Witzler-Shank-Walker. Molly enjoys spending time at the lake and attending her children’s sporting events.
Molly Johnson
Location Leader / Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer
Molly Johnson was born and raised in Marion, Ohio. She graduated from CCMS in 2006 with a bachelor’s degree in Mortuary Science. She started her apprenticeship at Witzler-Shank Funeral Home in Perrysburg in 2007 and has been there since. She is currently the leader of our Perrysburg home, now Witzler-Shank-Walker. Molly enjoys spending time at the lake and attending her children’s sporting events.
Stephenie Miller
Advanced Planning Specialist
Stephenie Miller
Advanced Planning Specialist
Ryan Hobbs
COO / Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer
Ryan joined the Walker Family in 2011 and now serves as the Chief Operating Officer of the Walker companies. Originally from Shelby, OH, he grew up in Fostoria and is a proud Redmen alum. After attending Ohio State in Columbus, he was the President of his class at the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, graduating in 1995, when he began his career in funeral care. Ryan and his wife, Erica, have 10 children: Anthony Robert (wife, Helen), Alexis Jordyn (husband, Kyle Buzzi), Avery Elijah, Anderson Joshua, Adeline Kay, Adam Thomas, Ambrose Michael, Anna Therese, Abigail Mary, and Aquinas Philip; and 2 grandchildren, Scarlett Therese and Ezra John Paul Buzzi. In his free time, Ryan enjoys reading, writing, speaking, single malt scotch, Italian wine, and spending time with the people he loves.
Ryan Hobbs
COO / Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer
Ryan joined the Walker Family in 2011 and now serves as the Chief Operating Officer of the Walker companies. Originally from Shelby, OH, he grew up in Fostoria and is a proud Redmen alum. After attending Ohio State in Columbus, he was the President of his class at the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, graduating in 1995, when he began his career in funeral care. Ryan and his wife, Erica, have 10 children: Anthony Robert (wife, Helen), Alexis Jordyn (husband, Kyle Buzzi), Avery Elijah, Anderson Joshua, Adeline Kay, Adam Thomas, Ambrose Michael, Anna Therese, Abigail Mary, and Aquinas Philip; and 2 grandchildren, Scarlett Therese and Ezra John Paul Buzzi. In his free time, Ryan enjoys reading, writing, speaking, single malt scotch, Italian wine, and spending time with the people he loves.
Kevin Shannon
Hospitality and Spiritual Director
Kevin came to us in October of 2020 after 31 years of ministry. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Toledo with a B.Ed and as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. He served for 11 years as Pastoral Associate For Youth at St. Ignatius Catholic Church and 20 years as the Director of Campus Ministry at St. Ursula Academy. He states that he is honored to work with the families we care for and all the incredible members of the Walker community. Kevin also loves spending time with his wife, children, and dog, Seamus,
Kevin Shannon
Hospitality and Spiritual Director
Kevin came to us in October of 2020 after 31 years of ministry. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Toledo with a B.Ed and as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. He served for 11 years as Pastoral Associate For Youth at St. Ignatius Catholic Church and 20 years as the Director of Campus Ministry at St. Ursula Academy. He states that he is honored to work with the families we care for and all the incredible members of the Walker community. Kevin also loves spending time with his wife, children, and dog, Seamus,
Sydney Boerst
Apprentice Funeral Director
Sydney Boerst
Apprentice Funeral Director
