Teddy Kozlok Obituary

Teddy A. Kozlok

Jul 22, 1948 - Jun 16, 2023

Port Clinton

Teddy A. Kozlok, 74, of Port Clinton, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023, at Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky.

He was born July 22, 1948, in Port Clinton, the son of Andrew and Margaret Irene (Truex) Kozlok.

Teddy was a life-long resident of the area and graduated from Port Clinton High School in 1966. He attended Lorain City College prior to joining U.S. Army in 1968. He was honorably discharged in 1971 after serving at Camp Caroll Depot in Korea and with USAHAC in Vietnam. He worked on Put-in-Bay and for Service Master and the Marblehead Quarry before going to work at Port Clinton Post Office of the U.S.P.S. He worked there mostly as a letter carrier from 1974-2011.

He was a life member of VFW Post 2480 and belonged to American Legion Post 113 and BPOE Lodge 1718. He enjoyed Indians baseball, hunting, fishing, bowling, movies, historical reading, and working in the yard.

He married Tanya Diane Eberly on Sept. 28, 1973, and she survives. He is also survived by a niece and nephew and many cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, John; and two sons, Jonathan Andrew and Scott William.

Per Teddy's wishes, cremation has taken place. A graveside service and interment will be 11 a.m. Saturday, July 1, 2023, at Sackett Cemetery, Danbury Township, with Pastor Rick Jensen officiating and where members of American Legion Post 555 will conduct military honors.

Memorial contributions may be made to Humane Society of Ottawa County, 2424 Sand Road, Port Clinton, Ohio, 43452, Ida Rupp Library, 310 Madison Street, Port Clinton, Ohio, 43452, Ida Rupp Library, Peninsula Branch, 710 W. Main Street, Marblehead, Ohio, 43440, or Stein Hospice, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, Ohio, 44870.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com.

Gerner-Wolf-Walker Funeral Home and Crematory, Port Clinton, assisted family with arrangements.