John E. Jordan Sr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Son, Brother, Uncle, Friend and most beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather, John E. Jordan Sr. the 2nd of three children was born to Arthur Harry and Ruby Mae (Lenfestey) Jordan on the 21st day of May 1933 passed away on Saturday, July 3rd, 2021, at the Otterbein Sunset House at the age of 88 with his family by his side. A proud Toledoan, graduate of Thomas A DeVilbiss High School (known as a man of many talents), served in the United States Navy, and a graduate of the Toledo Police Academy in 1957. He proudly served 32 years in various roles within the department. He began his police career walking the beat, patrolling the streets, working in the city jail and the communications department. He made many friends through the multiple projects, outside of his normal workday. While serving in the Navy at port in Boston, MA, little would he know he would meet the love of his life and bring her back to Toledo, OH. John married Marion Francis Putnam in Boston on May 4th, 1957. They we married for 56 years. Marion preceded John in death on August 21st, 2013. John and Marion welcomed five children into this world in a span of 10 years and left a legacy unmatched and were able to do it with her heart and his strength. Hobbies and interests included Toledo FOP Lodge #40, American Legion Post 512, Toledo Police Federal Credit Union insurance board and member of St. Agnes Church from 1957 to 2005, the year of its closing and a member of St. Catherine of Siena Church. He obtained his pilot’s license and loved to fly and take family and friends with him. He made a one-time adventure of flying his two oldest daughters to see his sister in Alabama. In retirement John and Marion enjoyed traveling which included camping, trips all over the US, going overseas, and winters in Florida with the Toledo Police retirees. They also enjoyed supporting many of their grandchildren’s activities, graduations, and weddings. John is survived by his five children, their spouses, and grandchildren; daughter Nancy and Bob Klever and grandchildren, Michelle and Kevin Kuhn, Dr. Robert and Cassy, Kathy and Mike Woods and Laura (grand-pa’s favorite); daughter Barb and Gary Kesselmayer and grandchildren, Patrick, Mathew and Stephanie, Kimberly and Kevin Sheehy and Adam and Allyson; son John and Therese and grandsons Jack, Ben (fi. Lindsay Walter) and Sam; daughter Joan and Ralph Sinkbeil and grandchildren Andrew (Jordan Derrick) and Katie (fi. Patrick Owens); son Jim and Christy and grandchildren Taylor, Connor, and Emily. John is also extremely blessed with 9 very special great-grandchildren; Mattie and Jordan Kuhn; Grant and Josiah Woods; Kinley and Kooper Kesselmayer, Cole Sheehy, Harper Kesselmayer; Aidan Kesselmayer and one more on the way. John also leaves behind nieces; Carolyn Elkins, Marilyn Wells; Debbie Antel, Donna Duren, and Linda Allman. John is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and their spouses, Phyllis and Bob Elkins, Carolyn (Dolly) and Don Carper and nephews Patrick Elkins, Bill and Bruce Carper. The family would like to especially acknowledge the support and wonderful care that the Otterbein Sunset staff provided Dad over the last 5 ½ years. Friends are invited to visit from 2:00-8:00 PM on Friday, July 9, 2021, in the Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 Sylvania Ave. where a Final Salute will take place at 7:30PM. Friends may also visit after 9:30 AM on Saturday July 10, 2021, in St. Catherine's Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 AM. Interment and military honors will immediately follow in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Otterbein Sunset House, the Marion F. Jordan, RN Scholarship at Lourdes University, or the Toledo Police Museum. To send his family online condolences, please visit www.ansberg-west.com.

John E. Jordan Sr.

May 21, 1933 - July 3, 2021