Robert Ames Montgomery, 82, of Perrysburg Ohio, passed at his home on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.

Bob was born in Toledo, on April 27, 1939, to Robert Ames Montgomery Sr. and Fae Louise Montgomery. He graduated from Whitmer High School in 1957, and West Point in 1961. While at West Point Military Academy, he met his beloved wife, Anita, on a blind date, and they married on December 29, 1961, in White Plains New York.

Bob was a Lt. Colonel in the Air Force and reserves. He was a navigator on C-123s and C-130s, with a military career that spanned more than 29 years, flying throughout the world, including Vietnam, the Congo, Panama and Columbia. After retiring from the military, he remained in Perrysburg and worked for Owens Illinois, where he made lifelong friendships, and was a member of the VFW, Foreign Legion and Jaycees. His true passion was as a

His true passion was as a collector—his happy home was filled with pennants, LPs and 78s, stamps and match books. His most important collections were of classic swizzle sticks and Tea Leaf patterned china. He served as the president of the International Swizzle Stick Collectors Association, organizing and participating in the semiannual “smallest convention in Las Vegas.” He and Anita shared a love of Tea Leaf and were longtime members of the Tea Leaf Club International.

Bob’s sense of humor and warmth touched everyone— he was a natural entertainer, and always an entertainer of a good martini. He took great pleasure in books and music, passing these loves on to his sons.

He is survived by his loving wife, Anita, and his sons. His eldest son, Bob (Denise), is a doctor residing in Phoenix, whose two daughters, Marianita Esperanza and Elizabeth Louise, (their mother DeeDee) were a source of delight for both grandparents. Youngest son, Michael (Erin), spent most of his life in Seattle, where he was a chef, and recently moved back to Toledo to be closer to his family.

Friends and family will be received Friday, June 4, from 4 to 6 p.m., at Witzler-Shank-Walker Funeral Home, 222 East South Boundary Street, Perrysburg (419-874-3133), with a memorial service beginning at 6 p.m. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes are requested to be given to the Wounded Warriors Fund, the Salvation Army or the Shriners Hospital for Children.

Condolences may be made online to the family at walkerfuneralhomes.com.