Floyd W. Sass, Sr.

  Floyd W. Sass, Sr., age 85, of Wellston, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2026, at his home. He was born at his parents’ home in Perrysburg, Ohio on August 9, 1941, son of the late Clarence Willis Sass, Sr. and Dorothy Shuman Sass. Floyd was a hard worker all his life. He spent 19 years working at Bayer Lumber in Toledo prior to moving to Wellston in 1976. When first coming to Wellston, he worked as a self-employed contractor, then became employed by the City of Wellston. He retired as the superintendent of the water department following 19 years of faithful service. He was a former Milton Township Trustee and a member of Mt. Carmel Church. Floyd loved NASCAR, and in his younger days, he had a passion for stock car racing. He was known by many as Buddy Sass while racing at Toledo Speedway. In his spare time, Floyd enjoyed fishing, camping, and any time spent with his family. He is survived by children, Bonnie Mullins (Michael “Scott”), Floyd W. “Jim” Sass, Jr. (Natalie) and Terri Wright (Shawn Yates); sisters, Rose Johnson and Marcia Potts, along with 8 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Besides his parents, Floyd was preceded in death by his first wife, Linda Simon Sass; second wife, Daisy Jean Mallory Sass; daughter, April Leigh Sass Wicker; grandson, Matthew Mullins; and brothers, Clarence W. “Bill” Sass, Jr. and Paul Lee Sass. Calling hours will be Thursday, October 29, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the McWilliams Funeral Home in Wellston. Funeral service will follow the calling hours at 2 p.m. with Rev. Cecil Combs officiating. Burial will be in the Salem Cemetery. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.mcwilliams-funeralhome.com.