Edgar Prond

Edgar H. Prond, age 89, of Toledo, passed away surrounded by his loving family on July 6, 2015 at the Franciscan Care Center. He was born in 1926 in Toledo to Ernest and Mary Prond. During World War II Ed proudly served in the U.S. Navy. He was employed with Kern Truck Sales for over 25 years and was also employed with his family's landscaping business until he retired. Ed was interested in Western horseback riding, sailing, gardening, traveling and spending time at Devil's Lake. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Sylvania Rotary Club and Spring Valley Saddle Club.

Edgar was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Prond, daughter, Tina (Mike) Bennett, son, Eric (Janet) Prond, grandchildren; Andrew (Jacki) Prond, Jennifer Prond, Spencer Prond-Ruppert, step grandchildren; Peter Ruppert Jr., Jennifer Wilson and Abigail Bennett, along with two great grandchildren.

The family will receive guests Thursday, July 9, 2015 from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home - NW Chapel, 4150 W. Laskey Rd. (419-473-0300). Funeral Services will begin Friday at 10:30 am. in the funeral home followed by burial at Toledo Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 East River Rd., Perrysburg, OH., 43551 or Zion Lutheran Church, 8307 Memorial Hwy., Ottawa Lake, MI., 49267 in Edgar's memory.