James R. French

April 7, 1938 - October 31, 2018

Jim French, 80, of Toledo, went to be with his wife, on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. He was born April 7, 1938, in Sidney, OH, to Edna and Richard French. He graduated from DeVilbiss High School in 1956 and continued his education at the University of Toledo, earning a Bachelor of Arts Degree, with a major in History and a minor in Mathematics. He also earned his Masters Degree in Education while serving in the 555th Air National Guard. Following graduation he taught mathematics, coached hockey and was the “Voice of the Macmen” at Macomber High School, until his retirement in 1991. Jim enjoyed traveling with his wife Evelyn and visited Hawaii, Alaska, Ireland and Europe, during their many trips. His favorite destination was Las Vegas, or as he called it, “Lost Wages.” Jim had a love of music and played saxophone (baritone, tenor, alto and soprano), for many years with the “Polish American Concert Band, (PAC Band)”, Dana Dorsey and the Blue Notes, the North Coast Concert Band, North Coast Big Band, Bruce Stevenson, Dr. Chuck Balch, JC Sextet and the 555th Air National Guard Bands. He also sang for many years with the Toledo Swiss Singers and in many local churches. Jim is survived by his children, Michele (Ken) Lewandowski and Timothy (Patricia) French; grandchildren, Colin, Dylan and Owen French. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Evelyn. Friends are invited to visit on Sunday, from 1-6 p.m. in the Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 Sylvania (between Secor and Douglas Roads), where funeral services will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Williston Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or Ohio Living Hospice. We love you, Daddy! Gumball for now.