Obituary for William E. Secrest

William Edward Secrest, 75, passed away on February 16, 2025, at Toledo Hospital. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

Bill was born on March 9, 1949, to Virge and Kathleen Secrest. He was a l967 graduate of Start High School. Bill graduated from the University of Toledo where he was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity.

Bill married Janet Oldiges on July 11, 1975. Together they raised two sons, Scott and Kevin. He spent many years attending their baseball and basketball games. He also loved watching his granddaughters dance and sing on stage.

Bill worked for A & P, Driggs Dairy, and several transportation companies before owning his own company, Midwest Logistics. Bill loved sailing and was a past member of North Cape Yacht Club. He was happiest near the water and owned a cottage at Nettle Lake where he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Virge Secrest and Katie Morris; and his sister, Barbara Scott. He is survived by his wife, Janet; his sons, Scott and Kevin (Tiffany); and granddaughters, Cameryn and Avery.

Visitation will be from 2-6pm on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 Sylvania Ave., Toledo, Ohio 43613. A funeral service at Ansberg-West will be held on Monday, February 24, 2025, at 10am. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial contribution in Bill’s name to St. Francis de Sales School, 2323 West Bancroft St., Toledo, Ohio 43607.