Rodney K Hoyt Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Rodney K. Hoyt, 72 of Toledo, Ohio died peacefully Saturday morning January 26th surrounded by his loving family after a long and courageous battle with Lewy Body Parkinson's disease. The oldest of 11 children, Rodney was born April 30, 1946 to Kenny and Roma Hoyt. Before he could drive, Rodney would hitchhike to the nearest golf course to play 18 holes, and continued to enjoy the game until this past summer. His love of golf was surpassed only by his love of being a devoted husband to Linda for the past 30 years, and a Father and Papa to his four children and eight grandchildren. Rodney graduated from the University of Toledo and spent almost his entire career as an educator at Bedford Schools for 37 years teaching Health, Math and Phys Ed. He has thousands of former students who speak highly of him to this day. Rodney was also a local painter, and had hundreds of clients over the years, many of whom became friends. Rodney was preceded in death by his loving parents, his brothers Rick and Kevin Hoyt, his infant granddaughter Taylor, and his mother and father-in-law Rita and Marion Reed. He is survived by his wife Linda, his children Chad (Cyndi), Brooke Calatrava (Carlos), Matthew Velker (Ashlie) and Erin Dzierwa. Grandchildren Jessica, Savanna, Cassidy, Ashton, Grant, Mason, Ryan and Jackson. Brothers and sisters Gary (Christine), Kathy Hoyt, Sandra Lawson, Sharon Hindall (Jim), Deborah Ledesma (Raul), Marsha Plocek (Doug), Donna Johnson (Greg), Denise Smith (Tony), Dennis (Bev); brother-in-law Bill Reed (Janet), sister-in-law Annie Bochi (Jim); as well as many nieces and nephews, cousins, and his extended family in Australia. To all those that knew him, Rodney will always be remembered as a friendly chatterbox who could tell stories for hours; a helpful neighbor who always offered to help shovel the driveway; a hard working friend who was never too busy to lend a hand; the best Papa who always made time for games and fun with the kids; and the guy with the best looking lawn on the block. Because of the fiercely attentive and loving care Linda gave him, Rodney was able to enjoy the peace of his own home; continue with his favorite activities of golf, pool, bowling and boxing; and was continuously surrounded by his children and grandchildren, siblings and friends until the end. Only the best for our Papa. Special thanks to Matt and Ashlie Velker for the support and care they provided for Rodney and Linda over the past year; as well as the nurses and staff at Hospice of Northwest Ohio for their care and kindness in recent weeks. We would also like to especially thank Coach Cummings and the staff involved with the "Knock out Parkinson's" program at the International Boxing Club of Toledo in conjunction with the UT Medical Center. Over the past two years, Rodney thoroughly enjoyed the time he spent in the ring with all of you. He made many new friends, and looked forward to attending each week. Friends and family are welcomed at Ansberg West Funeral Home for Visitation Sunday February 3rd from 11am-5pm, with a prayer service at 4pm. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday February 4th at 11:00am at Blessed Sacrament Church: 2240 Castlewood Dr. Toledo, where friends are invited to visit after 10:00am. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the International Boxing Club of Toledo to support the "Knock out Parkinson's" program for those suffering with Parkinson's in NW Ohio and SE Michigan. 5965 Telegraph Rd. Toledo, Ohio 43612.

Rodney K Hoyt

April 30, 1946 - January 26, 2019