Kenneth J. Wert, Sr.

Kenneth J. "Ken" Wert, Sr., age 78, of Toledo, passed away July 16, 2020 at Waterville Health Care. He was born on September 13, 1941 to Ernest and Elisabeth Wert in Toledo. Ken attended DeVilbiss High School. He was employed with Toledo Steel Company for 20 years before retiring. Ken was an avid fan of Nascar, Detroit Lions and The Ohio State Buckeyes. He and his wife enjoyed taking casino trips. Ken enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports and was also a staple at Whitmer High School football games. He liked to travel; visiting friends and family. Ken had a sense of humor and often liked to play pranks on people. His smile, spirit and orneriness will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Margaret Harrel; and brother, Robert Wert. Ken is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Maxine Wert; children, Pamela (Matthew) Koselke, Lee (Vicki) Stiles and Ken (Nicole) Wert, Jr.; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Barbara (Jeff) Jackson; and many other family members and dear friends.

The family will receive guests on Thursday, July 23, 2020 from 2 – 4:00 p.m. at Newcomer – Northwest Chapel, 4150 W. Laskey Rd., Toledo (419-473-0300) with Memorial Services beginning at 4:00 p.m. in the funeral home.

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