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John T. Wodarski of Holland, Ohio passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2012, at St. Luke's Hospital, Maumee, Ohio at the age of 51. He is now with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
John was born on February 11, 1961, to Thomas L. Sr. and Sylvia (Ulinski) Wodarski. In 1979 he graduated from Springfield High School and was a member of the 180th Air National Guard for 6 years. On October 20, 1984,
he married his best friend
and love of his life, Debbie
CaHow. They would have celebrated their 28th wedding anniversary this October.
John was previously employed at Charlie's Dodge and was the used car manager for Jim White Toyota. He was an active member of AA for 23 years where he made many lasting friendships, and was an avid motorcyclist and Rune enthusiast, riding as far south as Key West, FL and New Orleans, LA, as far north as Maine, as far west as Sturgis, SD, and many trips to the Blue Ridge Mountains. He also rode in Rolling Thunder and was a member of the Iron Butt Association. His dream was to ride his bike to Alaska. He has left a void in our hearts but our loss is his gain because we know he has his Gold(en) Wing(s).
John was preceded in
death by his father, Thomas
L. "Woody" Wodarski Sr.,
and mother-in-law, Shirley
CaHow. He is survived and will be dearly missed by his wife, Debbie; mother, Sylvia Wodarski; brother, Thomas (Brenda) Wodarski Jr.; sister, Cindy Creech; nieces, Allison (Aaron) Hubbard, and
Alicia Wodarski; nephew,
Christopher Creech; great-nephew, Vaughn Hubbard; sisters-in-law, Cheri Shouldice, Kay CaHow, and Bonnie Fritz; brother-in-law, Kenneth (Sharon) CaHow Sr., and friends too numerous to mention.
A celebration of John's life will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to the Urbanski Funeral Home, 5055 Secor Rd., Toledo, Ohio. Online condolences can be shared at
urbanskifuneralhome.com
Memorials may be sent to the Open Door Ministries, 2823 Cherry St., Toledo, Ohio 43608.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Wodarski
Mark Schroeder
September 22, 2017
Just found out about John. I knew him as a friend for several years in school at Springfield, going back to 1976. Nice guy, strong as an Ox, obviously left a good family in place to carry on. But, far too short of a life for someone like him. Without question, he should still be here. I am very sorry for the loss of this man to all.
Christopher & Baxter Wilbarger
September 29, 2012
Debbie, I just learned of Johns passing and am in total shock! He was such a kind and friendly man, and will be missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers always! Please feel free to call on me with any need you may have.
Barbara Stretavski
September 26, 2012
Debbie: Sorry to hear about the passing of your husband. Thoughts and Prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Jim Feagins
September 25, 2012
So sorry to hear of John's passing. He was truly a nice guy. I met him on several occasions at the Rune Rally in Erwin, TN, and I considered him a friend. My condolences to his family & friends.
eric parish
September 22, 2012
John oh my I can't get my mind around that your gone even tho I haven't seen you for 35years it doesn't matter anymore you were the very best of us from the hood ok cindy too you were a great friend you taught me the importantance of blues rock coconut rum and just being a good buddy you never judged me or anyone I know of a great quality you were gentle who can forget ginger boy you were tough a football player a wrestler. I think you made any thing you did better than it was before you got there. You never changed you made everybody around you better just by knowing you thanks for knowing me goodbye john your long lost friend eric parish
Joan (Klap) Kyle
September 21, 2012
So sorry to hear of your son's death. I went to Blessed Sacrament School with Tom Sr. and to Central with him and
Sylvia (class of 1953) AA has been a great help to many and
was glad to see that Tom sought that help too.
Enjoyed seeing Tom Sr. at a Close Park Picnic several years
ago when I was visiting my sisters in Toledo. My deep
condolences and prayers are with you and your family.
Darlene Carman
September 20, 2012
Tom and Brenda: so sorry for your loss, I know you will miss him terribly..
Kim Kurkjian
September 20, 2012
My toughts and prayers go out to you Debbie and your family. God Bless.
September 19, 2012
From the Tree of LIfe each leaf must fall....the green, the gold, the great, the small....each one in God's own time He'll call...with perfect love He gathers all.
Miss you more than words can say. You were my fbil.
With love from your fsil.
Alicia Wodarski
September 19, 2012
Dear Uncle John,
I don't think anyone can really understand that you won't be here anymore. "Anymore" is so big, and untouchable, and hard to grasp. What's almost worse is thinking that you won't be here for little things. I wish you could meet Vaughn. He's amazing, and I wish you could see how the whole family enjoys just watching him lie there, how everyone marvels at his every move. I wish you could be there on Thanksgiving. I wish that I could complain about having to wait for your turn opening presents on Christmas, and hear all your ridiculous comments on people's gifts. I wish I could repeat the same conversation about why U2 is a great band. In some ways, I wish you could be here now. You would be very, very proud of how strong your wife and your mom and the rest of your family are. You would be proud of how much we all love you.
Robin Pfaff
September 18, 2012
I went to school with John and am saddened to hear of his passing. John's family and friends will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Lenny &Connie Olender
September 18, 2012
Sylvia, Debbie, Tom& Brenda My heart goes out to you and your family in this time of sadness your in our prayers.
Carol Goldsmith
September 18, 2012
Thank you for sharing John with his many car customers. He treated me like family while he spoke well of his own. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
September 18, 2012
The world has lost a kind and gentle soul. Condolences to the Wodarski family.
Dawn Saverstrom (Dennis)
September 18, 2012
I graduated from Springfield High School with John, and I am so sad to hear that he has passed on, as he will surely be missed by many. My prayers are with his family and friends! God Bless!!
Elaine Jones(Sayre)
September 18, 2012
I went to school with John and knew him as a very nice and kind person and we were also in the Strutters together. I am so sorry for your loss and praying for his family and his wife. God needed another Angel. May God get you through this difficult time .
Bill Kunkle
September 18, 2012
So sorry to read of John's passing. He was highly respected when he spoke in AA meetings and I enjoyed motorcycle riding with him. He and I had the only Hondas in the group. Use to kid him that I was gonna put a "Toledo Public Schools" banner on the sides of that bright 'school bus' yellow Gold Wing. He was a great friend.
Sherrie Carroll
September 17, 2012
Tom, we are so sorry for the loss of John, he was a great guy! I smoked my first cigar with him! Thinking of you and your family....Sherrie and Mike Carroll
Jenny Hood
September 17, 2012
Tom and Brenda, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Tommie
September 17, 2012
Deb, No words can describe how sorry we are for your loss. Just know your family and friends are here for you.
Tricia Mainhardt
September 17, 2012
Dear Cindy and family, So sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. With deepest sympathy,
Tricia & Peter Mainhardt
Anthony ReadyFreddy
September 17, 2012
So sad to hear the news, and my sympathies and condolences to the Family and friends of the Wodarski family.
Anthony
From a fellow Rune rider
September 17, 2012
Deb, we are so sad to hear of your loss. Norm and I extend our deepest sympathies, but we also rejoice to know that John was saved and you will have a reunion with him in heaven someday. What an awesome assurance we have in our God! Praying for you for peace and faith.
- Norm and Tami Mielke
Tim Romp
September 17, 2012
John was a good man and I'm grateful that our paths crossed. We worked and played many years together at Charlie's, and he was there to welcome me into the rooms two months after he began his journey. His words of wisdom and his dry wit will be missed.
Goodbye Jaydub, and rest in peace my friend.
Linda Kinney
September 17, 2012
debbie, i am so sorry for your loss, but just know he is sitting at the right hand of our Lord,Jesus Christ rejoicing. all my love to you
Debbie
September 16, 2012
Heaven has another angel, and my world will never be the same. Welcome home John! You are missed by everyone.
September 16, 2012
Tom and Brenda, I am sending you all much sympathy at this hard and sad time. I know Our Lord will see you through this and John is safe at peace. With our love, Gayanne and the Leistner family....
September 16, 2012
a tried and true friend, John will be missed.
Lee Ropp
Joanne Nagle
September 16, 2012
Debbie, Was shocked to learn of John's passing. I am sorry for your loss but rejoice in John's gain.
September 16, 2012
I have known John nearly all of my life..have many fun & fond memories of him all thru our child hood..So sorry I didn't keep in touch..Love and prayers to his family and wife...God be with you all in this time of sorrow..Cheryl Boulle'
Ryan B
September 16, 2012
My condolences to John's family. I knew John from AA. He was a kind and good man. John will be missed. So sorry to read about his passing.
John Cole
September 16, 2012
Debbie, all of us who considered John a friend were blessed. He will truly be missed.
Debbie (brown) Carpenter
September 16, 2012
May God be the strength of the family. John is with our Lord!
I went to school with John he was a great person.
Kent Cousino
September 16, 2012
A great man. Honored to have been his friend.
Jeff & Vikki Kutz
September 16, 2012
John will be missed. He was a visitor to our home often. Always greet us with hug and smile. We always talked about motorcycle. Many Blessing from us.
Michael Cox
September 16, 2012
I worked with John for years and lived in the same neighborhood; saddened to hear of his passing. You have our profound sympathy at this difficult time.
EJ Wells
September 16, 2012
Very very saddened to hear about John's passing. I'm happy to have been his friend. He'll be missed.
Sheila and Pete Abalos
September 16, 2012
May all who knew John find comfort in the knowledge that he is cradled in the Arms of his Loving Father for eternity. Love and prayers to the family, especially Debbie.
Bob Wodarski
September 16, 2012
Debbie & Sylvia I,am sorry to hear about John. Now he is hanging out with his Father Robert & Kathy Wodarski
Heidi Bradfield
September 16, 2012
John touched my life and many, many others through his living example and dedicated service work. He will be sorely missed in the program. May God keep you in his loving hands and comfort you through this time.
Janelle Jackson
September 16, 2012
I am lost for words. Sorry you had to leave us so soon but we will be thinking of you often.
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