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Woodrow Schonter Obituary
Woodrow Merle "Woody" Schonter, age 86, of Toledo's Point Place and Shoreland community, passed away due to complications after surgery on March 20, 2024, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio's Ebeid Center, Sylvania, surrounded by his loving family. Woodrow was born on July 16, 1937, to Melvin and Frances Schonter in Toledo, OH. A Veteran of the U.S. Army, Woodrow married his beloved wife, Thelma Schonter, on November 7, 1959. He worked as a chrome plater, finishing up his career at Al's Polishing Shop on Laskey Road, retiring on July 16, 2000. Woodrow enjoyed his free time, whether it was scuba diving during his younger years, watching "Cowboy" movies, or hunting and fishing. He loved to mow his grass. Woodrow will be missed by all who knew him.
Woodrow is survived by his children, Woodrow Jr. (Jackie), Debra (Matt) Burrow, and Tammy (Chris) Cowley; grandchildren, Nicole Fodor (Paul), Daisy Bunnell (Andrew), Allison and Tyler Cowley; great-grandchildren, Devin Cerveny, Jackson, Sawyer and Cooper Bunnell, and Bentley Cowley; sisters, Gayle, Melva, and Roxanne; and brother, Lester. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Thelma Schonter; and 9 brothers.
Visitation will be Monday, March 25, from 3-8 p.m. in Sujkowski Funeral Home Northpointe, 114 E. Alexis Rd. The Funeral Service will be Tuesday, March 26, in the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Robert Noble presiding. Interment will follow in Toledo Memorial Park with Military Honors led by the VFW 606 Burial Corps.
The family wishes to thank the nurses at ProMedica Flower Hospital ICU, and Misty for the warm blankets. Condolences can be shared at
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Rhonda Bush
March 25, 2024
I waited on you´re Mom & Dad for years at Breakwater Cafe they where one of my favorite couple´s . Thinking of you all in your time of grief.
Rick Fodor
March 25, 2024
Wishing our condolences to the schonter family
Rest in peace Woody
Rick and Becky Fodor
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