Ronald Stephen "Tiger" Demko Jr.

Ronald "Tiger" Stephen Demko Jr. died unexpectedly on April 3rd, 2024. He was born in Toledo, Ohio to
Verna and Ronald "Buck" Demko on April 16th, 1962. Tiger graduated from Cardinal Stritch Catholic
High School in 1980, where he was a standout athlete in football, basketball, and baseball. Tiger was an all-city wide receiver and the CYO outstanding athlete his senior year of high school. Tiger attended the University of Toledo where he earned a Bachelor of Education and Masters' Degree. He followed in the footsteps of his father Buck, and sister Kathy, when he began teaching at Rossford High School in 1985.
Tiger loved teaching and was especially proud of all the students he mentored throughout his career. He often spoke fondly of their successes and was honored to have a part in molding their future endeavors. Tiger was in his 39th year of teaching high school science classes and Owens Community College weather and climate courses. He was truly a remarkable teacher.
Tiger met the love of his life, Lynne Marie Pendrey in February of 1993 and married her on March 24th, 1995. They were blessed with 2 children, Ronald "Trey" Stephen Demko III on April 5th,1996 and Jenna Marie Demko on February 1st, 1999. They were the greatest joys of his life. Tiger enjoyed teaching but also loved hunting, fishing, and playing golf with his friends in the Tuesday Night Golf League at Collins Park and Eagles Landing Golf Course. He also enjoyed many favorite activities including spending time "feeding the ponies" with his dad Buck at Raceway Park, playing euchre with the boys at the VFW, and spending time outdoors. Tiger was also an inductee in the Birmingham Hall of Fame, a charter captain on Lake Erie, a member of the VFW 4906, and South Side Sportsmen Club. He thoroughly enjoyed hunting and fishing with Trey, visiting Jenna in Nashville, and had recently celebrated his 29th wedding anniversary with Lynne. Tiger was welcomed into Heaven by his father; Ronald "Buck" Demko; mother, Verna (Picott) Demko; father in-law, Robert Pendrey; mother in-law; Ruth Pendrey; uncles, Donnie Picott, Joe, Dickie, and Johnnie Demko; aunts, Arlene, Margie, Dorothy, and Pee Wee Demko; aunt, Sandi Demko Capatosta: aunt, Betty Stewart; cousins, Janice Szymanowski and David Picott.
He is survived by his loving wife, Lynne; son, Trey; daughter, Jenna; sister, Kathy (Rick) Niehaus; nephew, Zack; nieces, Ally and Maddy Niehaus; uncle, Al Stewart; and aunt; Rosi Picott; cousins, Karen, Cindy, Ricky, and Doug and especially his beloved dog Piper.
Friends and family may visit at Eggleston Meinert and Pavley Funeral Home, Oregon Chapel, 440 S. Coy Road Tuesday, April 9, 2024, from 1:00 pm-8:00 pm.
The Mass of Resurrection will be held at Epiphany of the Lord Parish/St. Stephen Campus, 1880 Genesse St, Toledo, Wednesday, April 10 2024, at 10:30 am. There will be no visitation prior to The Mass of Resurrection.
In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy in Tiger's name may take the form of a contribution to Natures Nursery, P.O. Box 2395 Whitehouse, OH 43571.
Our family would like to extend a special thank you to all who have supported us in our time of sorrow. Tiger was a loving husband, father, brother, son, uncle, and friend. His unique sense of humor and love for life will be dearly missed by all.