John A. Piehl Sr.

John Piehl Obituary

PIEHL John A. Sr. John A. Piehl, Sr. died Friday, September 28, 2007, at home. He was born July 7, 1931, to Augustave John Albert and Nellie Virginia Baugess Piehl who predeceased him. John served his apprenticeship tool and die maker at Willys Overland. He worked at Tillotson Carburetor, Energystics and the "Jeep" plant over many name changes. He was an active member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church -serving on the Board of Trustees and teaching 6th grade Sunday School for many years. He served as a Junior Achievement advisor for several years. John was a 50 plus year member of the Masons-belonging to Northern Light Lodge #40 F & AM and Ft. Miami Calumet Chapter. John thoroughly enjoyed woodworking and was an excellent craftsman creating everything from Christmas ornaments to furniture. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Beatrice J. "Bea"; sons, John A. "Jack" (Dorothy "Cookie") of Powell, OH, Michael E. (Jeri) of Maumee, and David A. (Jane) of Medina, OH, and daughter, Diane L. (Ronald) Ley of Sylvania. He was extremely proud of his 13 grandchildren, Alex, Jodie, Ian, Molly, Lyndsey, Kellye, Courtney, Wesley, Madeline, Sam, Ben, Adam and Matthew. He is also survived by a sister, Imogene (Charles) Jones of Troy, MI and a brother, Daniel R. (Gwen) Piehl of Milton, WI. Visitation will be held from 3-8 p.m. Sunday at Walker Funeral Home, 5155 Sylvania Ave. (west of Corey), and at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 4030 Douglas Road, after 10 a.m. Monday where funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. with Pastor Marilynn Schroeder and Pastor Ruth Floyd officiating. Burial will be at Toledo Memorial Park, Sylvania OH. Northern Light Lodge will conduct Masonic services at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home. The family asks that memorials be given to Aldersgate United Methodist Church or to Hospice of Northwest Ohio. The family wishes to thank Dr. Paul Schaefer and the oncology staff at Toledo Clinic and the staff at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.walkerfuneralhomes.com

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Published by The Blade from Sep. 29 to Sep. 30, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for John Piehl

12 Entries

William Bradner

October 1, 2007

Dear Piehl families,
Our deepest condolonces on the loss of John A Piehl, Sr.
He was a terrific man, an active
Aldersgate church member (I will remember him well as one of our youth basketball coaches).
You are in our thoughts and prayers, may the Lord's comfort and guidance be with you at this time.

Jim and Cam Easton

October 1, 2007

Dear Bea,
We are so sorry to here of the loss of our dear friend John, He will be missed by so many people that he touched with his kind heart. He was such a wonderful neighbor and friend.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers,
He will be missed.
Sincerely, the Eastons, Jim and Cam

Erin Moore

October 1, 2007

Diane, Ron, and Family,

I'm so sorry to get such sad news. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God's peace give you comfort at this difficult time.

Jim Beeson

October 1, 2007

Our thoughts are with you and your family during this time. - Collingwood Center staff and swim members.

Sheryl Dunson

September 30, 2007

Jane, Dave and Family:
So sorry to read about Dave's dad. You come to mind often and will continue to be in my prayers. Love to all.
Sheryl (Jennings) Dunson

jeanne goetz

September 29, 2007

mike,jeri,and kids so sorry to hear about your father and grandfather our thoughts and prayers are with you

Tammy Bradford

September 29, 2007

Just know your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Keep the faith. Remember the poem "Footprints", God will carry all of you through this valley. Please know John Piehl is in good hands--he is in God's hands.

Take Care and May God Bless You and Your Family Always!

Tammy Bradford and Family

Allen & Bev Bass

September 29, 2007

Dave, Jane & Family,

We both know what it's like to lose a Dad/Grandpa and want you to know our prayers are with all of you.

Medina United Methodist Church

Tammy Bradford

September 29, 2007

Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Keep the faith and think of the poem "Footprints". God is carrying you all through this valley.

Here is a poem for "Grandma Piehl" as this is how Ben is related to her:

"If I should die and leave you here awhile, Be not like others sore, undone, who keep Long vigils by the silent dust and weep, For my sake, turn again to life and smile, Nerving thy heart and trembling hand to do Something to comfort other hearts than thine, Complete these dear unfinished tasks of mine, And I, perchance may therein comfort you.

Author - Anon. - Seen in Salisbury Cathedral, England"

May God Continue to Bless Your Family Always!

Tammy Bradford and Family.

Mary Southerland

September 29, 2007

Talked to Florence Muenzer this a.m. and she told me she just read the notice. I am so sorry to hear the news. I want you to know you and the family will be in my prayers. I enjoyed knowing John throughout our church and school days in Maumee, Oh.

Caroline Mak

September 29, 2007

The Piehl Family,

Our thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.

Alex & Caroline Mak

Karen Pratt

September 29, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family during this difficult time. God Bless.

Karen, Michelle and Sandy Pratt

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