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James “Jimmy” Wojciechowski Jr, 77, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025. He was born June 3, 1948, in Toledo, Ohio, to James Sr. and Eleanor Wojciechowski.

After graduating from Woodward High School in 1966, Jimmy attended the University of Toledo, where he was an active member of the Alpha Kappa Psi fraternity. In 1970, he earned his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. While at UT, he met and married the love of his life, Beverly Ann Barth, on August 2, 1969.

Soon after graduation, Jimmy became a licensed CPA and established his own tax preparation business, which he operated successfully for more than 30 years. During the off-season, he also worked for Abitibi-Price as a forklift operator and in quality control and handled accounting functions for Aflac while in Georgia.

In 1995, Jimmy relocated from Toledo to Columbus, Georgia, and retired to Murrel’s Inlet, South Carolina, in 2012. After losing Bev unexpectedly in 2013, following 44 years of marriage, he and son Mike returned to Toledo in 2017.

In his younger years, Jimmy loved spending time at his cousin Cortland “Corky” Dusseau’s family farm in Temperance, Michigan, where the two shared many adventures with their pet donkey, which would occasionally sit down and refuse to move. Convincing a stubborn donkey to move was not always successful, leading to plenty of laughter and stories that lived on for years.

As a child, Jimmy loved spending time with his brother Ray, who was eight years older. Despite Ray’s muscular dystrophy, the two spent hours together hanging out, playing music on the stereo, and collecting coins and stamps.

In his teenage years, Jimmy discovered his love for sports—and his family soon discovered his competitive streak. His father, Jim, and his older brother, Don, who was ten years his senior, often took him bowling. The two would quietly place lighthearted bets on what might not go Jimmy’s way, just to watch the spirited reactions that followed. Foosball and softball could spark the same animated outbursts, much to everyone’s amusement. As Jimmy grew older and refined his skills, that fiery energy turned into true talent. He became a strong competitor in both bowling and softball, earning numerous awards and plenty of bragging rights along the way.

Sports were a big part of Jimmy’s life. He played softball for Abitibi for many years and volleyball alongside his son Mike from 1992 to 2002. He was an enthusiastic fan of Ohio State Football and the Green Bay Packers. Jimmy always supported local hockey and attended many Toledo Goaldigger games with his family and friends. When he lived in Georgia, he proudly cheered on the Columbus Cottonmouths Hockey Team.

Above all, Jimmy loved seeing his family excel in sports and will be remembered for his passionate spirit. If he attended a game, there was never a doubt whose side he was on. His cheers could be heard above any crowd!

Throughout his life, Jimmy had a deep appreciation for nature. In his later years, he especially enjoyed watching the ducks and deer that visited his backyard. He loved nature programs as well as detective shows, murder mysteries, and anything related to true crime.

Jimmy will be remembered for his outgoing personality, inquisitive mind, and contagious laugh. He brought energy and his smile to every room, always quick with a fun comment to break the ice. He loved being around people and made sure they knew he cared.

Jimmy will also be remembered for his generosity and his love of sharing experiences with others. He took youth groups and family members on outings to explore new places and make lasting memories. His wealth of knowledge about taxes was well known, and he was always eager to share his expertise with anyone who asked.

In 2019, Jimmy and his son Mike established the Beverly Ann Wojciechowski Memorial Scholarship Fund at Whitmer High School. Together they were actively involved in selecting the recipients each year, awarding scholarships to seven students in 2024 alone.

Jimmy faced countless surgeries and complications associated with Gorlin Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder with which he was diagnosed at age 19, one of the first documented cases on record. Throughout his life, he participated in numerous studies, including some at the University of Michigan, to help advance understanding of the condition. Despite his challenges, Jimmy chose to live with unwavering optimism and resilience. His positive outlook and cheerful spirit inspired everyone who knew him.

Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents James Sr and Eleanor Wojciechowski, his brother Raymond Behnfeldt, his wife Beverly, and close friends Dave and Colette Nowak.

Jimmy is survived by his loving son Michael James Wojciechowski; brother Donald Behnfeldt; sister-in-law Lorice (Marty) Reid and Lisa (Dennis) Downs; brother-in-law Paul (Debbie) Barth; nieces and nephews Karen (John) Kurtz, Kim (Chuck) Plymale, Raymond Behnfeldt, Donald (Caroline) Behnfeldt, Haley Reid, Mora Downs, Aaron (Fionna Moore) Barth, and Jordan (Thomas) Hackstock; and many great nieces, nephews, and cousins. He leaves behind close friends Fred and Jean Nowak, Tom and Roxanne Niedbalski, Wayne and Cathy Becker, and Lenny and Dar Borros.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 14, 2025, from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Walker Funeral Home, 5155 W Sylvania Ave, Toledo Ohio, with a funeral service to follow at noon. Interment will take place at Ottawa Hills Cemetery following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Toledo Humane Society, the Toledo Zoo Otter Program, or Cherry Street Mission, Toledo.

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