Edmund L. Mackiewicz, 85, of Perrysburg, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023, at home surrounded with the love of his family. He was born June 27, 1938, to Stanley and Jessie (Buczek) Mackiewicz in Toledo.

After proudly serving his country in the U.S. Army, Ed worked for his uncle, Leo Buczek, who owned United Window. He moved on to the trades, as an ironworker. Ed then moved his family to Gambier, Ohio, and owned the Village Inn Restaurant and Bar. There he made many memories with the students of Kenyon College and his best friend, Jim Zak. The family then moved to Boulder, Colorado, for a short while, and returned to Ohio and joined Ironworkers Local 55 and life in Perrysburg began. Ed loved Perrysburg and was a daily visitor at Petrol Point to play his Pick 3 numbers and frequently was seen at the library. He enjoyed reading, golf and watching his grandchildren’s sporting events. He was a very generous man and donated to many organizations monthly. Edmund is survived by his loving wife, Phyllis (La-Course) Mackiewicz; son, Ed Mackiewicz (Kathy Despoth); son, Scott (Beverly) Mackiewicz; son, James (Mia) Mackiewicz; daughter, Lisa (Jon) Eckel; grandchildren, Austin, Alex, Andrew, Jessie, Madison, Scott, Jonathon, Jacob, Joel and Cassie; great-grandchildren, Jack and Emma James; brother, James Mackiewicz, and sister, Pat Cheney. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Mary Hobbs.

A private Celebration of Life will be held at the Carranor Hunt and Polo Club at a later date.

Contributions in Ed’s memory can be made to the Way Public Library, 101 East Indiana Avenue, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551; St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105, or Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 East River Road, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551.