James Richard Wing

January 11, 1953 - August 9, 2017

James "Jim" Richard Wing, age 64 of Toledo, Ohio passed away on August 9th, 2017, suddenly. Jim was born in Owosso, MI on January 11th, 1953 to James and Joanne Wing. He was the oldest of six children and a graduate of Owosso High School. He later moved to Toledo, Ohio for a manufacturing position at Johnson Controls, where he retired from after 35 years of service. While living in Toledo, he met the love of his life, Marlene MacBride and they wed on June 5th, 1988. They enjoyed 29 years of marriage. He was an avid dirt bike rider and loved being out in the great outdoors either camping or cross country skiing. Anyone who had the pleasure of knowing Jim would attest to his friendly nature. To know Jim was to know a friend. His family and friends meant the world to him. Jim is survived by his loving wife, Marlene; daughters, Michelle (Scott) Grau of NJ, Meredith (Brian) Minoske of Waterville, OH; grandchildren, Jake, Zack and Addy Minoske; sister, Janet (Wing) Waller of Toledo, OH, Jerry (Patty) Wing of Owosso, MI; brother-in-law, Lamont MacBride of Toledo, OH; sisters-in-law Eugenie Wing of NC and Jacqui (Sam) Wozniak of Toledo, OH; along with several nieces and nephews. Jim was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Jackie Scharr; along with brothers, Jeff and Joe Wing; in addition two nieces, Sarah Wing and Olivia Waller. Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday August 11th at Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 Sylvania Avenue, Toledo, Ohio 43613 where the funeral service will be held on Saturday August 12th at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Marty Nassr officiating. Burial will follow the funeral at Toledo Memorial Park, Address is 6382 Monroe St., Sylvania, OH 43560. Condolences for Jim's family may be expressed online at www.ansberg-west.com