Walter Joseph Operacz Jr.

Walter J. Operacz, age 76, of Sylvania, OH passed away at home on Friday, July 8, 2022. He was born on June 10, 1946 in Toledo, OH to Walter C. and Agnes M. (Tarka) Operacz.  A graduate of St. Francis High School, Walter began his engineering career at Toledo Scale, was owner and operator of Walt Operacz Remodeling for 4 years and went on to work as an engineer with the Batch Group for A.C. Leadbetter & Son, Inc. and Arrow Tech Engineering in Toledo. He was a 6-year Veteran of the US Army Reserves.

Walter enjoyed golf and bowling. He was a caddie at Inverness Country Club for 4 years and bowled on the Toledo Scale League. A former parishioner of St. Hyacinth Catholic Church, he was a current member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Sylvania.

Walter is survived by his sons, Michael (Jenny), Daniel, Brian (Peggy), and Andrew Scott Operacz; grandchildren, Sara, Jeremiah, Corrine, Emma, Ethan, Gabriella, Tatum, and Quinn Operacz; and great-grandson, Blade. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Anna Bailey Operacz; and brother, James W. Operacz.

Visitation will be Tuesday, July 12 from 2-6 p.m. at Sujkowski Funeral Home Northpointe, 114 E. Alexis Rd.  The Funeral Service will be Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home with Deacon Robb Beisser presiding.  Interment with Military Honors led by the VFW 606 Burial Corps will follow in Toledo Memorial Park.

Memorial tributes may be given to ProMedica Hospice. Online condolences may be shared at www.sujkowski.com.