PAUL EDWARD ECKEL

Paul Edward Eckel, age 93, of Perrysburg, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. He was born in Perrysburg, on May 26, 1927, to Ruth (Eckel) McDowell. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and worked at L.O.F., where he retired after 30 years.

Paul was one of the charter members of the Perrysburg Township Fire Department and rose to the ranks of fire chief and served from 1965-73. After stepping down as chief in 1974, he became the Perrysburg Township fire inspector and served in that position until retirement. He was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church and volunteered for the Perrysburg Township Fire Department Food Pantry.

Paul is survived by his children, Jean Chambers, Jerry Eckel, Cathy Greulich; grandchildren, Kristy (Glenn), Jeff (Gina), Tina, Tommy (Trish), J.J, Bobby (Kelly); step-grandchildren, Michelle (Mike), Chris (Samantha); 21 great-grandchildren; 10 great-greatgrandchildren, and sisters, Alice Sadowski and Margaret Dargahi. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Rose; son-in-law, James Chambers; daughter-in-law, Marsha Eckel; great-grandchildren, Carter and Jaxon, and grandparents, Frank (Florence) Eckel.

The family would like to thank Home Health Nurses Marsha and Heather for their care.

Family and friends were received on Monday, May 3, from 2 to 8 p.m., at Witzler-Shank Walker Funeral Home, 222 East South Boundary Street, Perrysburg, with a Last Alarm service at 7 p.m. Services were held on Tuesday, May 4, at 11 a.m., in the funeral home. Interment followed at St. Rose Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Perrysburg Township Fire Department or the Perrysburg Township Fire Department Food Pantry. Online condolences may be shared with the family at walker funeralhomes.com.