Arthur M. Sobczak passed away at his home in Perrysburg on October 31, 2022, after a brief illness. Art used his talents and knowledge to help others throughout his life. He could always be counted on to lend a hand, have a needed tool or supply detailed instructions for how to do something.
Art was born in Toledo to John F. and Frances G. (Raczkowski) Sobczak, on October 29, 1930, the youngest of six children. After his graduation from Central Catholic High School in 1949, Art began his 40year career with the Toledo Edison Company, working his way up from the mailroom to an underground line supervisor. He was called to active duty in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, and took a leave from the company for two years, serving in an artillery unit in Korea. He was discharged from the Army as a sergeant.
Art married his sweetheart, Barbara (Rakosik) in 1954, and they spent 68 years together, supporting one another “in sickness and in health.” He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and friends, traveling, gardening, and serving God and his community.
As a teenager, Art caddied at Inverness Golf Club and had the privilege of caddying for Ben Hogan during one of his tournament wins. He continued his love of golf as an adult and was very proud of his hole-in-one at the Highland Meadows Golf Club in 2000.
Art was active in the Perrysburg American Legion Post 28 and VFW Post 6170. He participated in the military honor guard for funerals and local high school football games, and was able to visit Washington D.C. as part of the Honor Flight program. He also was a life member of the St. Rose Catholic Church Knights of Columbus and served at funeral masses at the church for 30 years.
Art will be greatly missed by his wife, Barbara (Rakosik); children, Marilyn (Glenn) Graybill, Theresa (Matthew) O’Donnell and Michael (Kathryn) Sobczak; grandchildren, Sean (Elizabeth) O’Donnell, Holly Sobczak, Timothy O’Donnell and Justin (Madison) Sobczak; step-grandchildren, Kris (Ed) Edgerton and Warren (Debbie) Graybill, four step-great-grandchildren, and eight step-great-great-grandchildren. He also is survived by two sisters-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Mass will be held Friday, December 2, at 11 a.m., at St. Rose Catholic Church, 215 East Front Street, Perrysburg. Visitation with the family will be at the church at 10 a.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow in St. Rose Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Witzler-Shank-Walker Funeral Home, Perrysburg. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Condolences may be made to the family online at walker funeralhomes.com.