Mr. Todd Andrew Hoste, age 54, passed away suddenly on April 29, 2026, at his home in Perrysburg.

Todd was born in Perrysburg on October 10, 1971, to Donald Hoste and Joanne Bucklew. He attended Perrysburg High School, and following graduation in 1990, entered the U.S. Naval Service. Upon scoring highly on the Naval APVAS test, he was invited to serve on the U.S. New York nuclear submarine.

His naval assignment lasted from 1991 to 1996, taking him to Hawaii, the Philippines, Thailand, Japan and several other missions that remain classified. During one notable deployment, the crew spent 49 straight days underwater. Todd cherished the opportunity to serve his country and accumulated skills that served him personally and professionally for the rest of his life.

Upon honorary discharge from the Navy, he returned to northwest Ohio and pursued further education at Owens Technical College, graduating with a degree in electronics and earning highest honors. From there, he took employment as an electrician at Pilkington Glass, a position he held for more than 25 years.

Todd’s passions included anything that involved being outdoors, but fishing held a special place in his life. Whether it was wading the Maumee River during the spring walleye run, drifting the reefs during a Lake Erie summer or jigging for perch in the fall, he enjoyed peace and perspective whenever he had a rod in his hand. When fishing wasn’t on the agenda, he found other ways to enjoy the water: from dropping his kayak for an afternoon paddle to overnight trips to the Bass Islands with his father or friends. Back on land, he took special pride on his yard and garden, the same land that his grandfather had lovingly tended for a generation.

He is survived by his mother, Joanne Bucklew; father, Donald Hoste; sister, Kim Rosinski (Larry); nephew, Michael Rosinski (Emily); nieces, Regan Conricode (Jonathan) and Kendall Rosinski, and many aunts, uncles and cousins, as well as numerous lifelong friends who loved his wit, passion and kindness.

Todd held a special love for animals and cared for several dogs and cats over his life. For those wishing to pay tribute, the family respectfully requests donations be made in his name to the Wood County Humane Society.

All family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life on Friday, May 22, from 4 to 7 p.m., at the Perrysburg Boat Club, where all are invited to share memories, stories and fellowship.