Gerald L. Johnston

Gerald L. "Jerry" Johnston, age 75, of Perrysburg, OH passed away August 4, 2021 at University of Michigan Hospital. Jerry was born December 7, 1945 in Toledo to James and Margaret (Matyi) Johnston. He was a 1963 graduate of Woodward High School, where he was all city in football and baseball. Jerry also played Federation Baseball for the Catholic Club. Jerry was employed with Champion Spark Plug for more than 40 years retiring in 2010. He was very supportive of his children and grandchildren with their sporting events. Jerry was also an avid gardener who shared his talents with his family. A loving husband, father, grandfather uncle and friend, Jerry will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

In addition to his parents, Jerry was also preceded in death by his brother, James Michael Johnston and grandson, Shawn Michael Conkle. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Susan Johnston; daughter, Jodi (Kevin) Conkle; son, Michael (Jodi) Johnston; grandsons, Brendan Conkle, Carter Johnston and Aidan Johnston; and nieces, Holly (Kevin) Helminski and Jerilynn (Raymond) Navarro.

The family will receive guests Tuesday, August 10, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Newcomer - SW Chapel, 4752 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419-381-1900); where a Scripture Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will begin Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 5856 Heatherdowns Blvd Toledo, OH. Burial will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Smile Train or St. Jude Children's Hospitals in Jerry's memory.

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