William John Okorowski, 90, of Perrysburg, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family. William was born February 20, 1931, in Toledo, Ohio, to Anthony John and Clara (Ciesielski) Okorowski. He graduated from Woodward High School. He married Barbara Kaufman on May 22, 1954, at St. Hedwig’s Church, and they shared 58 years together until she passed in 2012.

William worked for Mohr Brothers, 7-Up, Albrings and Spangler Candy Company, where he earned top salesman. He was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church in Perrysburg. He served as a Grand Knight from 1965-66 and was on the Knights of Columbus Council 5139.

He enjoyed fishing, boating and golfing with his brothers and sisters. William loved gardening and lawn care, traveling and spending time with his family and watching his grandchildren’s sporting events. William loved sweets, a turtle sundae from Mr. Freeze, Hershey chocolate bars, cookies, ice cream and cake. He will be remembered for his great sense of humor, his infectious smile, his Polish heritage and his strong work ethic. William will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

William is survived by his children, Bill (Brenda), LuAnne (Chris), Bobbie (Roberta) (Patsy), Doug (Deanna) and Patricia (Randy); grandchildren, Brett (Abbey), Kellie (Jared), Chase (Alex), Brad, Blair, Melissa (Taylor), Emily (Shayne), Megan (Jeremy), Anthony (Sibylle), Andrew and Aaron; great-grandchildren, Landen, Jackson, Samantha, Madelyn, Florian and Luke, and sister-in-law, Betty Tatkowski. Along with his wife, Barbara, he was preceded in death by his son, Randy; parents; in-laws; siblings, Hilly (Dorothy), Amelia, Raymond (Jean), Delores (Danny), Robert (Jeri), Harold (Kay) and Marilyn, and brother-in-law, Lou Tatkowski.

Friends and family were received Monday, April 5, from 2 to 8 p.m., at Witzler-Shank Walker Funeral Home, 222 East South Boundary Street, Perrysburg (419-874-3133) with the Rosary recited at 7:30 p.m. A Funeral Mass was held Tuesday, April 6, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Rose Catholic Church, 215 East Front Street, Perrysburg. Burial followed in Calvary Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Rose Catholic Church or Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Condolences may be made to the family online at walkerfuneralhomes.com.