Perrysburg Podcast

This is my annual vision board episode. Last year's was episode 76. When I published it, I talked about my vision board and my episode to-do list for 2025. Today is the 2026 version. There are 12 categories on my 2026 vision board and 46 episode ideas.

I didn't use all the episode ideas from 2025. I'm carrying several over to 2026. Plus, I added new ideas and left room for surprises. Subscribe to or follow The Perrysburg Podcast to find out what makes it onto the show in 2026!

Subscribe to or follow The Perrysburg Podcast to find out what makes it onto the show in 2026!

The FULL show notes are on https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/128.

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If you can help me with information or connections (for interviews) in 2026, please reach out via email [email protected]. THANK YOU!

2026 Vision Board Categories

1. Scheduled Episodes
2. Faith Community Leaders and Places of Worship
3. Attractions
4. Resident interviews
5. Sources of Information
6. The Arts
7. Sports
8. Scouts
9. School-related
10. City of Perrysburg Topics
11. Police and Fire Department Topics
12. Miscellaneous Topics

Scheduled Episodes (new category)

• Vision Board/to-do list episode (today)
• Finale/3-year podcast anniversary celebration episode on July 3, 2026.

Faith Community Leaders and Places of Worship

• The Islamic Center of Greater Toledo/Mosque - Mona, https://icgt.org/
• The Christian Science Reading Room - Chuck, http://www.christiansciencenwo.org/RdgRms/
• Stonebridge Church https://www.stonebridgepres.org/
• St. Rose Catholic Church (and School) https://www.saintroseonline.org/
• Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church on Five Point Rd. https://sov-lcms.org/
• First United Methodist Church https://www.perrysburgfirst.church/
• Presbyterian Church (Elm and Second) https://1stpresbyterianperrysburg.com/
• Cedar Creek Church https://www.cedarcreek.tv/

*If you would like me to feature your church, email me: [email protected].

Attractions in Perrysburg

• Fort Meigs YMCA https://www.ymca.org/locations/ymca-fort-meigs-center-health-promotion and the Mary Chris Kay Endowment. To donate, click the link: https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/ymca-and-jcc-of-greater-toledo/endowment-gift-donation-form
• 577 Foundation (Heather Gallant) https://577foundation.org/
• Fort Meigs Historical Site https://fortmeigs.org/
• Spafford House Museum https://www.perrysburgmuseum.com/
• Wood County Park District https://www.wcparks.org
• Toledo Metroparks https://metroparkstoledo.com/

Resident Interviews

• Remembering Perrysburg Resident Doug Pratt and talk about his land donation
• Justin and Christa Marchand
• Lionel and Nikki Brock
• Richard Baranowski (Way Library local history librarian)

Sources of Information

• Perrysburg Messenger Journal (PMJ) https://www.perrysburg.com/
• Historic Perrysburg Inc. https://www.historicperrysburg.org/

The Arts (new category)

• Musicians for Causes @musiciansforcauses (IG), https://www.instagram.com/musiciansforcauses/ Special thanks to PHS Student Robbie Zhang for inspiring this category!
• The Perrysburg Chorale https://perrysburgchorale.com
• Audioflare Recording Studio at the Toledo School for the Arts (audiobook producer) https://www.audioflare.com/
• Grass Roots Recycling to Reuse, LLC https://grassrootsrecyclingtoreuse.com/
• Woodlands Park Sculpture Walk https://www.mainart-ery.com/
• Perrysburg Hearts the Arts (Festival) https://visitperrysburg.com/

Sports

• Interview Chuck Jaco about Perrysburg High School sports https://www.perrysburgschools.net/athleticdepartment_hs.aspx
• Interview with local deer hunter Jason Holliday from the Harvest Holliday Podcast https://www.harvestholliday.com/
• Interview with Mario from Maumee Tackle https://maumeetackle.net/
• Gyms in Perrysburg
• Interview with Pickleball Paul Smithers about Pickleball in Perrysburg https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17bNPCYtt5/
• Other sports for K-12-aged kids, like gymnastics and dance
• eSports at the high school https://www.perrysburgschools.net/Downloads/Club ESports flier_.pdf
• Curling (Black Swamp Curling Center in Bowling Green) https://bgcurlingclub.com/

Scouts

• Girl Scouts of Western Ohio https://www.gswo.org/
• Boy Scouts Erie Shores Council https://www.erieshorescouncil.org/

School-related topics

• Autism Awareness
• PENTA (public vocational school in Perrysburg) https://www.pentacareercenter.org/

City of Perrysburg Topics

• Revitalize Perrysburg Phase II with the City of Perrysburg's New Public Information Officer, Casey Kenworthy (Spring) https://revitalizeperrysburg.com/

Police and Fire Department Topics

• Township - topics of choice, https://www.perrysburgtownship.us/
• City - topics of choice, https://www.perrysburgoh.gov/

Miscellaneous Topics

• Small Business Saturday (November 2026 - the Saturday after Thanksgiving)
• Interview with local realtors, Mona Qaimari or Alex Friesner
• Internet providers in Perrysburg
• Ways to Give Back in and Around Perrysburg Part 2 (See part 1: https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/128)

Other links from this episode

• Email the Host - Kim Newlove, [email protected]
• Sign up for our weekly newsletter on https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/newsletter
• Follow the podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@perrysburgpodcast
• Mary Chris Kay Endowment ℅ the YMCA of Greater Toledo https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/ymca-and-jcc-of-greater-toledo/endowment-gift-donation-form

When people talk about giving back, they often use the word volunteering. I used that word in episodes 84 and 88 when I talked about volunteer opportunities in Perrysburg. Not everything that helps our community fits neatly under the "volunteering." Rather than have a third episode with volunteering in the title, I titled this episode, "Ways to Give Back in and Around Perrysburg."

People give back in lots of ways here in Perrysburg: by volunteering their time, by donating resources, and by serving in leadership roles. Today, I'll walk through some practical ways to give back in and around Perrysburg, which may help you figure out what might be a good fit for you. Topics covered:

1. Safety
2. Church
3. City, Community, and Events
4. Local Attractions
5. Environmental
6. Inclusion and the Ability Community
7. People experiencing medical challenges
8. Veterans
9. Older Adults
10. Hospice
11. Clothing
12. Help Children
13. Food
14. Animals
15. Running
16. General Service

Safety

• Be a designated driver

Church

• Committee or Council
• Volunteer at your church's nursery
• Decorate for seasons or do yard work
• Help with a funeral luncheon or other event

City, Community, and Events

• General: Pick up trash at local parks, participate in Buy Nothing Perrysburg FB Groups
• Volunteer with the City of Perrysburg's Commissions and Boards. https://www.perrysburgoh.gov/165/Commissions-Boards Click on "Application for Public Volunteer," and create an account to apply.
• Perrysburg Great American Clean-Up – Seasonal volunteer clean-up of parks and neighborhoods. https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/38
• Downtown Perrysburg, Inc. - DPI - Winterfest, Rock the Docks, Boots in the Burg, Zip the Burg, and more https://www.downtownperrysburg.org
• Way Public Library Volunteer Programs https://waylibrary.info/index.php/24x7-service/volunteer-application-form
• Help Tim Ansted (Perrysburg Chamber of Commerce) with the Homecoming Parade

Local Attractions

• 577 Foundation https://www.577foundation.org
• Fort Meigs Historic Site https://fortmeigs.org/volunteer

Environmental

• General: weeding gardens (at an older adult's house, 577 Foundation, or a Garden Club)
• Partners For Clean Streams https://partnersforcleanstreams.org
• Grass Roots Recycling to Reuse Network, LLC https://grassrootsrecyclingtoreuse.com/
• The Wood County Park District https://wcparks.org/volunteer/
• Metroparks Toledo https://metroparkstoledo.com/get-involved/volunteer/

Inclusion and the Ability Community

• The Ability Center of Greater Toledo (Assistance Dogs) https://abilitycenter.org/
• County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Special Olympics) https://www.woodcountydd.org/volunteer

People experiencing medical challenges

• Ronald McDonald House of Northwest Ohio https://rmhctoledo.org/
• American Cancer Society: Fundraisers, like Relay For Life https://secure.acsevents.org/site/STR?pg=entry&fr_id=111511
• American Red Cross - donate blood, deliver blood products to hospitals https://www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer.html

Veterans

• Volunteer with the City or Township's Cemetery Board and partner with American Legion Post 28 to place flags at Veteran's graves (~Memorial Day and Veterans Day)
• If you're a Veteran, join the American Legion, and help with various projects https://www.facebook.com/pbpost28

Older Adults

• General: Mow grass, rake leaves, shovel snow, wash windows or dishes, take out trash, etc
• Set up a Knox box for neighbors, in case the Fire Department or Rescue Squad needs access. (Township and City both have this.)
• Deliver meals with the Perrysburg Senior Nutrition Program (Meals on Wheels). Contact the Wood County Committee on Aging wccoa.net
• Visit shut-ins. Have a conversation or read to them (PMJ Newspaper, buzz book, Perrysburg Living Magazine, their church's newsletter, Way Public Library's newsletter, a novel of their choosing, etc).

Hospice

• Hospice of Northwest Ohio – Provide companionship, support and help with events or administrative tasks. https://www.hospicenwo.org/landing-pages/main/volunteers/
• Care360 Hospice (Toledo, OH) - provide companionship https://www.care360hospice.com/

Clothing

• Timothy's Perrysburg Foundation (at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church on East Boundary St): accepts clothing donations and provides clothing to those in need https://www.timothysperrysburg.org/
• Operation Clean Duds provides free laundry services to individuals and families facing challenges. https://operationcleanduds.org/

Help Children

• Elementary School Parent-Teacher groups (or PTOs), HPI, Jr. High, and High School Parents Organizations (ex: Cookie Jar around Christmastime) Contact schools for details.
• Perrysburg Schools Foundation – Assist with school-related events, fundraisers, and support for students & teachers. https://perrysburgschoolsfoundation.org/volunteer/
• Help with sports teams or band - transport tents and band equipment
• Coach a sport, like PABSC (baseball and softball) https://www.pabsc.org/, PYSA (soccer) https://perrysburgyouthsoccer.com/, or YMCA sports (flag football, basketball, and more) https://www.ymcatoledo.org
• CASA Volunteer - Court Appointed Special Advocate https://www.woodcountycasa.org/
• Let's Build Beds https://letsbuild.org/ builds beds for children ages 3-17
• The Program, Inc. https://www.programinc.org/ provides male role models for boys.
• Neighborhood Bridges Perrysburg provides basic needs for students, such as clothing and food. To learn more, visit https://neighborhoodbridges.org/community/perrysburg.
• Perrysburg Heights Community Association – Support after-school programs, summer programming, homework help and community events. https://www.phcaohio.org/forms/volunteer-at-perrysburg-heights-community-association
• Donate Aluminum Cans for Burned Children at Kripke Enterprises in Toledo - Fire Marshal Aaron Harwell talked about it on Episode 110 of The Perrysburg Podcast. To learn more, visit https://acbcohio.org/
• Babysitting a for a family member or neighbor
• Tutoring, mentoring, or helping students.

Food

• Timothy's Perrysburg Foundation's soup kitchen needs volunteers. https://www.timothysperrysburg.org/
• St. Timothy's Episcopal Church also has a small food pantry, and you can donate there as well. https://www.saint-timothy.net/
• The Perrysburg Township Food Pantry on 26609 Lime City Road in Perrysburg, OH
• Moms Mobile Mission 12282 Jefferson St. Perrysburg, OH (PHCC)
• The Islamic Food Pantry 12282 Jefferson St. Perrysburg, OH (PHCC)
• PCU Food Pantry 601 E. Boundary St. Perrysburg, OH
• Jewish Senior, Family, and Social Services of Greater Toledo Food Pantry (Sylvania, OH) https://www.jewishtoledo.org/jfs
• Brown Bag Food Pantry (Bowling Green, OH) https://www.brownbagfoodproject.org/

Animals

• Wood County Humane Society https://www.wchumane.org/
• Toledo Humane Society (Maumee) https://toledohumane.org/ Animal care support, adoption events, fostering, and shelter assistance (close to Perrysburg)

Running

• Glass City Marathon https://glasscitymarathon.org/become-glass-city-marathon-volunteer/
• Running Events - https://runsignup.com/

General service opportunities

• Non-profits and boards - be a board member
• Lions Club https://www.facebook.com/perrysburglionsclub/
• Just Serve https://www.justserve.org/
• United Way of Greater Toledo https://www.unitedwaytoledo.org/volunteer/
• Toledo Helps Ukraine https://4ua.org. The Founder lives in Perrysburg, and there are ways to donate items and money to support Ukraine from Perrysburg.
• Writing grants and donating money to local causes

If you want to give your time, talent, or treasure, I hope this episode has helped you. You don't have to do everything. You don't have to volunteer every week. If you want to help, start with one hour, one event, or one organization that matters to you. If you want to do more, the sky's the limit. Perrysburg is a strong community because people show up — in big ways and small ones too — and there's room for everyone to help.

Other links from this episode

• The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 67 featuring Stacie Baumbarger, re: The Ability Center Assistance Dogs Program. https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/67
• Interview with Jesse Stock from Partners for Clean Streams (Episode 72)
• Episode 86 featuring Amichai Stout from the Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/86
• Interview with Lauren Rush about Perrysburg's Great American Clean-Up (Episode 38)
• Interview with Brittinee Huntley from Downtown Perrysburg Inc (Episode 36)
• Email the Host - Kim Newlove, [email protected]
• Sign up for our weekly newsletter on https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/newsletter
• Follow the podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@perrysburgpodcast

When I visit other cities, I Google, "Things to do in and around [name of city]." In today's episode, I share things to do in and around Perrysburg from the perspective of a local.

The FULL show notes are on https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/126.

Search my back-catalog on perrysburgpodcast.com for ideas. Examples are below:

• Places of worship
• Public transportation in Perrysburg
• Where to find Santa
• Cemeteries
• Pharmacies
• Three Dog Bakery + pet info
• Free stuff + second-hand stores
• Every park in Perrysburg
• Way Public Library
• Walleye fishing
• Volunteer opportunities + food banks
• Restaurants, bars/breweries, bakeries/dessert, butcher shops
• Town Center at Levis Commons
• Coffee
• Kayaking + boat launches
• Ice cream shops
• Visit Perrysburg (CVB)
• Municipal pool
• Motorcycle dealerships
• Planes, trains, automobiles
• Norma Stark Memory Garden & Labyrinth
• American Legion
• Friday night car shows (May–Oct)
• Homecoming Festival
• Farmers Market (May-October)

Also, check sources of information mentioned in Episode 6:

• Perrysburg Messenger-Journal (local newspaper) https://www.perrysburg.com
• The Buzz Book https://buzzbookonline.com/
• Perrysburg, Ohio Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/Perrysburg
• Perrysburg Living Magazine (no website)
• Way Public Library https://www.waylibrary.info
• Perrysburg Chamber of Commerce https://www.perrysburgchamber.com/
• Visit Perrysburg (CVB) https://visitperrysburg.com/
• Historic Perrysburg Inc. https://www.historicperrysburg.org

History & Museums

• Historic Perrysburg Inc. https://www.historicperrysburg.org
• Perrysburg Area Historic Museum (Spafford House) https://www.perrysburgmuseum.com/
• Fort Meigs Historic Site (Perrysburg) https://fortmeigs.org/
• Wood County Museum (Bowling Green) https://woodcountyhistory.org/
• Wolcott House (Maumee) https://www.wolcotthouse.org/
• Toledo Museum of Art https://toledomuseum.org/
• Toledo Zoo – ProMedica Museum of Natural History https://www.toledozoo.org/
• Imagination Station (downtown Toledo) https://www.imaginationstationtoledo.org/
• National Museum of the Great Lakes https://nmgl.org

Metroparks Toledo

• Glass City Metropark + The Ribbon https://metroparkstoledo.com/theribbon
• Wildwood Preserve Metropark + The Manor House https://metroparkstoledo.com/explore-your-parks/wildwood-preserve-metropark
• Cannaley Treehouse Village (Oak Openings area) https://metroparkstoledo.com/explore-your-parks/cannaley-treehouse-village
• Metroparks Toledo main site: https://metroparkstoledo.com/

Wood County Park District https://wcparks.org/

• Sawyer Quarry Nature Preserve
• W.W. Knight Nature Preserve
• Slippery Elm Bike Trail
• Mary Jane Thurston Park (Grand Rapids) (Ohio Department of Natural Resources - Oops, not a Wood County Park). Stop by Snyder's Pizza (Grand Rapids)

Planetariums

• Bowling Green State University (BGSU) https://www.bgsu.edu/arts-and-sciences/physics-and-astronomy/bgsu-planetarium.html
• University of Toledo (UT) https://www.utoledo.edu/nsm/rpbo/

The 577 Foundation (Perrysburg) https://577foundation.org/

• Koi fish inside the geodesic dome
• Birds & Bees room
• Curiosity Shop
• Phone of the Wind (grief tool)

Toledo Zoo https://www.toledozoo.org/

• Lights Before Christmas
• Train ride
• Find the Snow leopard - it's my favorite animal at The Toledo Zoo!

Outdoors/hunting retail

• Bass Pro Shops (Rossford) https://www.basspro.com
• Cabela's (Dundee, MI) https://stores.cabelas.com/

Fitness + golf

• Fort Meigs YMCA (Perrysburg, Eckel Junction Rd) (ymcatoledo.org)
• Crosswinds (Perrysburg) Golf Course https://www.crosswindsgolfclubanddrivingrange.com
• Belmont Country Club https://www.thebelmontcountryclub.com
• X-Golf Perrysburg (playxgolf.com)
• Perry Falls Mini Golf https://www.facebook.com/perryfallsminigolf/
• Glow Golf at Sylvania Playland https://www.sylvaniaplayland.com

Indoor things to do

• Cinemark Levis Commons 12 cinemark.com
• Interstate Lanes (Rossford) interstatelanes.com
• Toledo Walleye https://www.toledowalleye.com
• Ice skating Sylvania Tam-O-Shanter https://sylvaniatamoshanter.com
• Ice skating BGSU, Bowling Green https://www.bgsu.edu/ice-arena.html
• Franklin Park Mall (Toledo) https://visitfranklinparkmall.com

Other Shopping in Perrysburg

• Levis Commons https://shopleviscommons.com/ (shopleviscommons.com)
• Various shops in the Historic District (Louisiana Ave., Second St. Third St. Perrysburg)
• Strip-mall cluster at Louisiana Ave and S. Boundary St (Perrysburg):
• Plato's Closet
• Once Upon a Child
• Clothes Mentor
• Gathering Volumes (bookstore)
• The Gilded Exchange (near Sidelines + Plato's Closet)

Libraries

• Way Public Library (Perrysburg) (waylibrary.info). Check out the cake pans and the "Beyond Books" section.
• Wood County Library System https://www.wcdpl.org/
• Toledo Lucas County Public Library System https://www.wcdpl.org/
• Main Library (325 Michigan St. Toledo, OH) - check out the rooftop patio!

Visit Toledo Website https://visittoledo.org/

• Toledo Mud Hens + holiday lights at/near the stadium ("Hensville") https://www.milb.com/toledo/news/enjoy-hensville-lights-during-the-holiday-season-300954932?
• Toledo Farmers' Market https://www.toledofarmersmarket.com/
• Too many attractions to list

Theaters

• Stranahan Theater (stranahantheater.com)
• Valentine Theatre (valentinetheatre.com)
• Toledo Repertoire Theatre (toledorep.org)

Make your own fun + bigger day trips

• Homemade pizza + board games at home
• The Henry Ford (Dearborn, MI) https://www.thehenryford.org
• Trader Joe's (Ann Arbor) https://locations.traderjoes.com/mi/ann-arbor/678/?
• Canada day trip to Caesars Windsor Casino https://www.caesars.com/caesars-windsor/casino?

Other Links and Information

• Sign up for our weekly newsletter https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/newsletter
• Follow the podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@perrysburgpodcast
• Email the host: [email protected] (Let me know what I missed!)

Thank you for listening to episode 126 of The Perrysburg Podcast!

We're talking about Perrysburg Transit today. This episode is a follow-up to Episode 28 of The Perrysburg Podcast, which was Part 3 of my Planes, Trains, and Automobiles Series in February 2024.

According to the City of Perrysburg's website, Perrysburg Transit provides door-to-door transportation services for citizens who need a ride to their medical appointments, work, shopping trips, and much more within the City of Perrysburg. To learn more, visit

https://www.perrysburgoh.gov/169/Perrysburg-Transit

Perrysburg Transit 116 W. Third Street, Perrysburg, OH 43551

• Call 419-872-8430 between 8 AM - 4 PM daily.
• Rides are available Monday-Saturday from 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM and Sunday from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM (As of December 11, 2025). Rides may be scheduled up to one week in advance.
• Email Perrysburg Transit

If you know someone who needs a ride in the City of Perrysburg, tell them about Perrysburg Transit! Special thanks to Michelle Emge for providing input for this episode. Keep up the good work, Perrysburg Transit!

Links from this episode

• Perrysburg Transit https://www.perrysburgoh.gov/169/Perrysburg-Transit
• TARTA (Toledo, OH) https://tarta.com/
• Sign up for our weekly newsletter https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/newsletter
• Follow the podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@perrysburgpodcast
• Email the host: [email protected]

In this episode, I share 5 places you can find Santa in Perrysburg in December 2025. Thank you to the Perrysburg, OH Facebook Group for input on this episode!

1. City of Perrysburg's Fire Station (W. Indiana Avenue) December 5, 2025, 3-5:15 PM. Plus, he'll be in Visit Perrysburg's Home for the Holidays Parade Downtown at 6 PM. Learn more at https://www.visitperrysburg.com or https://www.facebook.com/VisitPerrysburg
2. Levis Commons. For hours, visit https://shopleviscommons.com/santa or https://www.facebook.com/LevisCommons
3. Three Dog Bakery December 6 and 7, 2025, 12:00 - 2:00 PM. Cost is $10 ($5 goes to the Wood Country Humane Society) To learn more, visit https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100044359131109
4. Bass Pro (Rossford) Santa visits Bass Pro daily. Visitors get a free 4X6 picture with him. Pets are welcome. Make a reservation online up to 7 days in advance: basspro.com.
5. www.419Santa.com is a website Santa uses to make appointments for his appearances in NW Ohio, including Perrysburg. Visit 419Santa.com for more information.

For more information about upcoming Santa Sightings, read the Perrysburg Messenger Journal Newspaper (in print or online), check for information on social media (like the Perrysburg, OH Facebook Group), and ask your friends, family, neighbors, and church family if they've seen Santa in Perrysburg.

The City of Perrysburg Police Division on Walnut Street has a "Letters to Santa mailbox" in their lobby for anyone who would like to exchange letters with Santa. Be sure to include your return address when you mail your letter, so Santa can write back!

Other links

• Perrysburg Messenger Journal Newspaper https://www.perrysburg.com
• Perrysburg, OH Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/Perrysburg
• Letters to Santa Mailbox Perrysburg Police Division 330 Walnut St. (Perrysburg, OH)
• Sign up for the weekly newsletter on https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com
• Follow the podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@perrysburgpodcast
• Email the host: [email protected]

In today's episode, I sit down with Molly Johnson from Witzler Shank-Walker-Funeral Home. During our conversation, Molly shares her career path, services Witzler-Shank-Walker Funeral Home offers, the benefits of pre-planning a funeral, unique send-offs she has helped with, and more. Whether you're curious about funeral traditions, looking for resources for your own family, or simply want to hear a story about someone making a meaningful difference in her hometown, this conversation offers warmth, wisdom, and practical insights for everyone.

Molly Johnson is a Perrysburg resident and a Funeral Director at Witzler-Shank-Walker Funeral Home in Perrysburg, OH. She was born and raised in Marion, OH. She graduated from CCMS in 2006 with a bachelor's degree in Mortuary Science. Molly started her apprenticeship at Witzler-Shank-Walker Funeral Home in Perrysburg in 2007 and has been there since.

The FULL show notes can be found at https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/123

Witzler-Shank-Walker Funeral Home & Crematory

222 East South Boundary Street Perrysburg, Ohio 43551

Phone: (419) 874-3133

[email protected]

[email protected]

Website https://www.walkerfuneralhomes.com/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WalkerFamilyFuneralHomes

Topics covered

• Molly's background and career path
• Challenges and rewards of the funeral industry
• Services offered by Witzler-Shank-Walker Funeral Home
• Benefits of having funeral arrangements decided in advance
• Financial considerations
• Community events, like the annual Pumpkin Patch and Easter Egg Hunt
• Myths and Misconceptions About Funerals
• Follow-up calls to families after services to check on their well-being

Other links

• Sign up for the weekly newsletter on https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com
• Follow the podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@perrysburgpodcast
• Email the host: [email protected]

I am buying a legacy interview product for my parents as a holiday gift this year. The two products I'm considering are Storyworth and Remento. You will learn about legacy interviews, Storyworth, and Remento in this episode.

⭐️ This episode is NOT sponsored. I do not work for Storyworth or Remento, and I am not compensated in any way for talking about these products.

What is a legacy interview? According to ChatGPT, a legacy interview is a conversation that preserves a person's memories, stories, values, and life lessons for future generations.

Links from this episode

• Storyworth https://welcome.storyworth.com/
• Remento https://www.remento.co/
• Remento on Shark Tank https://bit.ly/43K7YE9
• Sign up for the weekly newsletter on https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com
• Follow the podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@perrysburgpodcast
• Email the host: [email protected]

In the first part of the episode, I talk about the 2nd Annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive. Then, I share my conversation with Christy Peters (Regional Communications Director, American Red Cross Northern Ohio Region). Christy talks about the importance of blood donation, nutrition and hydration tips for donors, the benefits of using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, how to volunteer with the American Red Cross, and more.

2nd Annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive - Police vs. Fire

Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 12:00 - 6:00 PM

Schaller Memorial Building (American Legion Post 28)

130 W. Indiana Ave. Perrysburg, OH 43551

To make an appointment, use one of these three scheduling options:

1️⃣ Website https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive

2️⃣ Blood Donor App (iOS or Android) https://www.redcrossblood.org/blood-donor-app.html

3️⃣ 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767)

🙏🏻 THANK YOU Angie Teetrick (City of Perrysburg Police Division's Communications Officer) for telling me about this year's event and the history of the Battle of the Badges Blood Drive in Perrysburg.

👉 Perrysburg Police on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/perrysburgpolicedivision

👉 Perrysburg Fire on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PerrysburgFire

More links from this episode

• Donate blood https://www.redcross.org/
• Blood Donor Apps - Apple App Store and Google Play https://www.redcrossblood.org/blood-donor-app.html
• Red Cross Phone Number 1-800-RED-CROSS (733-2767)
• Volunteer redcross.org/volunteer
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Colleen Fisher is a social worker and the Director of Sales and Marketing at St. Clare Commons, a Senior Living Community, located at 12469 Five Point Road (Perrysburg, OH). St. Clare Commons offers various levels of care, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, long-term care, and skilled nursing care.

During our interview, Colleen describes the amenities and services provided at St. Clare Commons, such as personalized care, social activities, and community engagement. She also coaches me on natural ways to initiate meaningful conversations with my own parents, using open-ended questions about future plans and daily living abilities. No matter where you are in your life, I hope this episode helps you, too.

There are several myths surrounding senior living communities - such as it being an old folks' home or a place for those who can't take care of themselves. During our conversation, Colleen explains that senior living communities offer a vibrant lifestyle with amenities and social activities. Caregiver strain is also discussed.

Links from this episode

• Colleen Fisher email address [email protected]
• Colleen's Phone Numbers (Office) 567-336-6339, 419-346-2694 (Mobile)
• Website - St. Clare Commons https://www.chilivingcommunities.org/locations/ohio/st-clare-commons
• Facebook Page - St. Clare Commons https://www.facebook.com/StClareCommons
• Bowling Green State University https://www.bgsu.edu/
• University of Toledo https://www.utoledo.edu
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In this episode, I list the 5 cemeteries with a Perrysburg, OH address. Then, I explain how the timing of the episode lines up with The Day of the Dead (or Día de los Muertos) and All Saints' Day. Plus, I share my personal belief, that You're never truly gone as long as someone still speaks your name.

5 Cemeteries with a Perrysburg, OH address

1. Lyon (or Lyons) Cemetery 25441 West River Road https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2541978/lyon-cemetery?utm_source=chatgpt.com
2. Fort Meigs Union Cemetery 620 W Indiana Ave. (fortmeigs.cemsites.com)
3. Saint Rose Cemetery 11330-11598 Avenue Road (OH SR 795) (saintroseonline.org)
4. Restlawn Memorial Park — 3665 Genoa Rd https://bsgrestlawn.com/
5. Hufford Cemetery — 10199 Wyandot Place https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/41519/hufford-cemetery

Other links from this episode

• Disney/Pixar's animated movie Coco was mentioned in this episode.
• Bring your photos to The Lutheran Church of the Master at 9:00 AM on November 2, 2025. The address is 28744 Simmons Rd. Perrysburg, OH. Watch online: https://www.facebook.com/MastersMessagePerrysburg
• For All the Saints (hymn) YouTube video
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