Ronald D. "Danny" Windom

Ronald D. “Danny” Windom, 84, of Walbridge, passed away Monday, March 5, 2012 at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center. He was born in Cairo, WV on May 30, 1927 to Edward James and Bessie Mae (Haney) Windom. He married the love of his life, Florence Virginia “Ginny” Reitz on October 21, 1950 and she preceded him in death on April 23, 2009.

He served our country in the United States Army, then as a Merchant Marine prior to his career in the railroad industry first as a conductor and then retiring as a brakeman. In his spare time he enjoyed bowling, golfing, shuffleboard and spending time with family.

He is survived by his daughters, Patricia (Robert) Wilkins and Linda Hollen; son, Larry (Lynda) Windom; grandchildren, Robert, Jr. (Christine) Wilkins, Michelle (Greg) McElroy, Sara (BJ) Boerst, Lauren (Trevor) Potulski, Jennifer Hollen and Shannon Windom; great-grandchildren, Lainie and MaKenzie Wilkins and PK McElroy; and sisters-in-law, Susie and Florence Windom and Arla and Joyce Reitz along with many nieces and nephews. Danny was also preceded in death by his parents; siblings, James, Leonard and Russ (Eugene) Windom; great-granddaughter, Presley Marie; and sister-in-law, Anne Windom.

Friends will be received from 3-5 and 7-9 P.M. on Thursday in the Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, Perrysburg (419-874-3133) where funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, March 9, 2012. Burial will follow in Lake Township Cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Frey Road Church of Christ. Condolences may be made directly to the family by visiting www.witzlershank.com.

In Loving Remembrance

As children, we can’t comprehend

Or fully realize the meaning of our

Parent’s love, how tender and how wise,

The patience and forgiveness that are

Part of every day, the unexpected “little things”

They do in their own way. Years go by before

We can look back on life and see through older

Eyes and wiser hearts their love and loyalty,

And yet it’s these and other special things

We’ll hold so dear, for memories of their steadfast

Love will keep them ever near.

May our memories

Of our father’s love

Bring you comfort

And peace of heart,

Now and through

The days ahead.