Paul E Ihnat

Paul E. Ihnat, 74, passed away peacefully to be with our Lord while surrounded by his loved ones on July 23, 2026. He was born August 12, 1951, in Port Clinton, Ohio, and was the son of John and Alyce (Hyde) Ihnat. Paul was a 1969 graduate of Port Clinton High School, where he played football, basketball, and ran track. He was a three-year starter in football and will be inducted into the Port Clinton High School Athletic Hall of Fame, with the 1968-1969 football team this coming Fall. Paul later went on to play football collegiately at Ashland University, and then at Bowling Green State University. Paul received his Bachelor’s degree from BGSU in 1973. Later, he attended Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science and earned his Funeral Director License. Paul dedicated his life and career to taking care of others as a funeral director, originally working at Harris-Ihnat in Bellevue, Ohio. Thereafter, Paul served at Ansberg-West for over 30 years. He was a long-time member of Christ the King Parish in Toledo and served as President and Vice President of the Northwest Ohio Funeral Directors Association. Paul met the love of his life Linda on Saint Patrick’s Day 1988, and they were married in 1993. Paul and Linda were the best of friends. In retirement, Paul and Linda would take frequent trips to Port Clinton and Florida. Paul is survived by his wife, Linda Ihnat, daughter Megan (Ryan) Rothenbuhler, Sister Suzie (Larry) Roberts, brother Mike (Susan) Ihnat, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Alyce Ihnat, brother David Ihnat, and brothers-in-law John Olesky and Carl Huth. Paul will be missed by many. Contributions may be sent to Bridge Hospice of Findlay or Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Port Clinton. Services for Paul have been entrusted to Ansberg West Funeral Home, 3000 Sylvania Avenue, Toledo, Ohio. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 from 3 PM – 8 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 414 Madison St., Port Clinton, Ohio 43452 in Paul’s honor Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 10:30 AM.

Paul E Ihnat

August 12, 1951 - July 23, 2026