Lon R. Washtak

1950 - 2023

Lon R. Washtak

02/23/1950 - 03/28/2023

Sadly, Lon Raymond Washtak, 73, of Maumee, Ohio, passed away suddenly, on March 28, 2023 after complications with his heart. Lon was born on February 23, 1950 to Raymond T. Washtak and Helen M. Washtak (Yelensky) in Vermillion, Ohio. After Lon graduated from Vermillion High School in 1968, he moved to Toledo to attend Toledo University, now UT. In 1972, after briefly attending UT, Lon began working as a mechanical engineer at Schindler Elevator. In 1977, Lon met Gail and they married in 1978. They settled in Maumee and went on to raise three daughters, Heather, Elizabeth and Sarah. He retired from Schindler in 2012 after 40 years with the company. Lon was an engineer in all aspects of his life, including improvements around the house. In his young adult life, he had a love for hunting and fishing. He stayed active in a men's slow pitch softball league during the 1980's. He was an avid gardener, fruit and nut tree grower, and squirrel terminator. Many summer months were spent battling with the squirrels who tried to steel his nuts. Lon was a collector of many things. Once retired, Lon took up the hobby of buying and selling antique collector toys, bicycles, and sports equipment. His time was spent frequenting flea markets, garage, and estate sales looking for unique items to purchase for a good deal. He always carried a small notebook in his front pocket with the dates and times of his upcoming sales. If there wasn't a sale going on, you could find Lon on the golf course. He loved spending time with his golf buddies on the various courses in the area. He had three grandchildren, DJ, Aya, and Sanaa who were all his pride and joy. He never missed an opportunity to cheer DJ on from the sidelines of a game or enter into a fantasy world of dolls and toys with Aya and Sanaa. He was always there for them and was their everything.

Lon was preceded by his parents, Raymond and Helen Washtak. He is survived by his wife, Gail (Witt); daughters, Heather (Kebir Elbriki), Elizabeth "Liz" (Jared Hayes), and Sarah; grandchildren, David Walker, Jr., Aya, and Sanaa Elbriki; sister, Dayle Noll; and many beloved nieces and nephews. Please join us in celebrating his life on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4752 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo, OH 43614 (419-381-1900). Funeral service will begin Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home, burial follow immediately after at Riverside Cemetery.

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