Douglas Lee Wodarski

Douglas L. Wodarski passed away while surrounded by loved ones in the early hours on March 24, 2023, at the Hospice Center of Northwest Ohio. He was born in Toledo, Ohio, on December 18, 1966, to Robert D. Wodarski and Mary E. (Wood) Lowe.

Douglas was a 1985 graduate of Bedford High School in Temperance, MI. He was a culinary expert at various restaurants in the Toledo area, including The Whiskey and the Wolf and The Casual Pint. He was a resident of Sylvania, OH, and was voted as the District 11 city of Toledo councilman in 2016. He had always been deeply rooted in his polish heritage by volunteering at Polish-American festivals. Douglas also volunteered for the Black Swamp Festival and The Dana Open, Presented by Marathon. His hobbies included listening to the music of all genres, art, football, fishing, golf, and cooking.

Douglas is survived by his parents, Robert D. Wodarski and Mary E. (Wood) Lowe, and his brother, Darrin L. Wodarski (Sarah), Nephew Jeremy, and Niece Veronica. He was also survived by the love of his life of eight years, Kristen (Porter) Miller. They spent a lot of their spare time enjoying the outdoors together, hand in hand. He is survived by his closest and dearest cousin, Tara (Wodarski) St. Aubin, and her children, Dustin, Moriah, Isaiah, and Jesse. Cousins, Tamber Wodarski, and Gary Wodarski. Douglas was preceded in death by his brother, Dexter A. Wodarski.

Per Douglas's request, a service will not take place.

He would want all his close friends and family members to take the time to raise a glass to celebrate life. Our family wishes to thank the Hospice Center of Northwest Ohio staff for their exceptional care for Douglas.