John Albert Adler

ADLER John Albert John Albert Adler, age 88, was called home by our Heavenly Father on Thursday, June 25, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee to John and Ruth Adler on July 30, 1926. John graduated from Macomber High School and studied accounting at the University of Michigan. John served in the US Army in 1944 during World War II. He was a member of the Conn-Weissenberger Post 587 of the American Legion, arbitrator for the Better Business Bureau, and member of the Selective Services Board. Beginning in 1950, John worked for the Department of the Treasury, as a CPA. He retired in 1983 after 33 years of service. He then worked part-time for Helvey & Smith, CPAs. John was passionate about the value of education. He was elected to Washington Local School Board in 1997 and served on the board until 2014. John had a sincere devotion in supporting the students and staff at Washington Local Schools and could be seen at many events cheering for them. John enjoyed a long retirement spending time golfing, bowling, walking, gardening, and attending school events for his grandchildren. John was an active member of Historic Church of St. Patrick. John always believed in giving back to the community. For John, it was “family first”. John is survived by his wife of 65 years, Bernadine. He is also survived by 8 children; Thomas (Patricia), James (Virgie Hamrick) , Karen Foos, David (Poe Timmons), Joyce (Rick) Millette, John (Karri), Christopher (Terry Dockery), and Robert (Rene); 16 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren with 2 more on the way; and all his many friends, especially at the Washington Local School district. John was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Helen and Katherine; and son-in-law, Roger Foos. Friends may visit from 2:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 30th at the Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 Sylvania Avenue (between Secor and Douglas Roads), where a Scripture Service will be at 7:00 p.m. Friends may also visit on Wednesday, July 1st from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m., at the Historic Church of St. Patrick’s, 130 Avondale Avenue, Toledo, OH, 43604. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Whitmer High School in care of the Panther Prowl, a 5K race honoring John A. Adler, Historic Church of St. Patrick’s, or a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.ansberg-west.com

John Albert Adler

July 30, 1926 - June 25, 2015