James “Jim” Robert Hentges, age 63, made his transition to the next life with his loving wife, Maggie, by his side January 29, 2022.

Born April 19, 1958, in Toledo, Ohio, to Robert and Alverna Hentges, Jim was raised by his mom to be a lifelong servant to Christ. A great example of His love, Jim served his community in countless ways. A teacher for 36 years, Jim shared his love of mathematics and constant learning with hundreds of students. As a soccer, track and cross country coach, he instilled a passion of sportsmanship and fair play on countless student athletes on and off the field.

On April 1, 2020, Jim was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Rather than shy away, Jim ran towards life with all his might. Jim and Maggie spent every second they could with their family and friends and shared their love and passion for life with all.

Among those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife and lifelong companion, Maggie Hentges; his children, Megan (Brent) Cornwell, Rob (Bailey) Hentges and Nick (Elysia) Hentges; grandchildren, Parker, Logan, Sky and Vivienne, and his grandpuppies, Rainier and Loki. He is joining his mother and father, as well as his sister, Denise, in heaven. Per his wishes, his body was donated to UTMC for research.

The family will receive any family and friends on Friday, February 4, from 3 to 8 p.m., at Witzler-Shank-Walker Funeral Home, 222 East South Boundary Street, Perrysburg (419-874-3133). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, February 5, at 11 a.m., at Hope Lutheran Church 2201 Secor Road, Toledo. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to PanCan at tinyurl.com/pan canhentges or Hope Lutheran at hopetoledo.net.

The Hentges family would like to thank his doctors and nurses, who were by his side; especially the medical team at Mercy Health Perrysburg Cancer Center, and the nurses and staff at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Condolences may be made online to the family at walker funeralhomes.com.