John Robert Wirth

October 12, 1948 - October 7, 2014

John Robert Wirth,65,passed away October 7, 2014. He was born October 12, 1948 to Robert L. and Beatrice (Dunphy) Wirth in Toledo. John honorably served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War ultimately achieving the rank of a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army Reserves. A graduate of St. Francis DeSales and the University of Toledo, John retired from the Toledo Police Force as a Detective after 30 years of a dedicated law enforcement career. He was awarded numerous commendations and letters that highlighted a life of caring and compassionate service. John was an avid boater whose outings and Friday nights “party at the park” were a highlight for many who participated. He loved Toledo to the core. He was a member of many civic organizations to include the Knights of Columbus, Moose, American Legion and Fraternal order of Toledo Police. John enjoyed volunteering at the Toledo Police Museum, American Red Cross and various other associations in Toledo and Florida, where he spent 6 months of the year. John is survived by his brothers Gary (Nancy), James (Kathi), Glenn (Annemarie) three nephews, 5 nieces, two grand nieces and two grand nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Thomas J. Wirth. Friends are invited to visit from 3:00pm to 8:00pm Friday at the Ansberg-West Funeral Home 3000 Sylvania Avenue, where FOP and American Legion services will be held at 7:00pm. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated 10:00am Saturday by Monsignor Michael Billian at Corpus Christi Church. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the John R. Wirth Scholarship Fund at St. Francis DeSales High School. Online condolences may be left at www.ansberg-west.com