Roland Unckrich Obituary

Roland J. Unckrich Jr.

Apr 17, 1939 - Jan 3, 2023

Sandusky

Roland J. Unckrich Jr., 83, of Sandusky, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023.

He was born April 17, 1939, in Sandusky, to the late Roland and Esther (Maus) Unckrich Sr.

Roland graduated from Sandusky High School in 1957. He was a veteran of U.S. Coast Guard who proudly served his country. He was employed as a Journeyman Millwright for General Motors for 33 years, where he was also on the fire brigade. He was a volunteer fireman for Perkins Township for several years. Roland was a member of Singara Grotto and was a 32nd Degree Mason. In his spare time, he enjoyed boating and sailing, fishing, and he was extremely active with Perkins athletics. In his younger years, he coached football under the late, great coach Earl Bruce.

Roland is survived by his wife, Sonya, whom he married June 17, 1961; sons, Scott (June) Unckrich of Port Orange, Florida, and Craig (Stephanie) Unckrich of Alliance; two grandchildren, Corey (Clare) and Michael Unckrich; two great-grandsons, Nicholas and Jacob Unckrich; sisters, Betty (Jerry) Weyer and Jean (Allen) Puckrin; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other loving relatives.

Friends may call at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, until the time of Roland's funeral at 12 p.m. at Toft Funeral Home & Crematory, 2001 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky. Cremation will follow. The service will be live-streamed and recorded for those who cannot attend in person.

Those wishing to contribute to Roland's memory may do so to Perkins Fire Dept. Rescue Fund, in care of Perkins Twp., 2610 Columbus Ave., Sandusky, Ohio, 44870, or Puckrin Farm's Perkins Athletic Boosters Fund, 4703 Campbell St., Sandusky, Ohio, 44870.

Condolences may be shared online at toftfuneralhome.com.