Obituaries

Carleton “Tony” G. Broer, Jr, 91, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025 at Kingston of Perrysburg. Tony was born September 22, 1933 in Perrysburg, Ohio to Carleton G. and Susanne (Close) Broer. Tony graduated from Perrysburg High School in 1952 and joined the U.S. Air Force where he served four years active duty and four years in the reserves.

After being honorably discharged from the Air Force, Tony joined the family business; The Broer-Freeman Co. in Toledo. He studied Gemology at the Gemological Institute of American and the American Gem Society. After his fathers passing in December 1975, Tony took over the Broer-Freeman Co. and expanded to several satellite stores in the Toledo area. Tony also became very involved in both the American Gem Society and the Gemological Institute of America. He served on the board of Governors of the Gemological Institute of American from 1976-1996 and as Chairman of the board of Governors from 1986-1991.

Tony sold the business and retired in 1995 and kept busy taking care of his home and yard and enjoying his Vintage Corvette and putting miles on his Harley motorcycle and flying his airplane.

Tony is survived by his daughters, Jeanine Vallejo and Patricia (Santiago) Hinojosa; son-in-law, James Davila; sisters, Carole and Linda as well as a wonderful collection of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and daughters, Jill Davila and Carole Tye.

Friends and family will be received Sunday, April 27, 2025 from 12-3 p.m. at Witzler-Shank-Walker Funeral Home, 222 E. South Boundary Street, Perrysburg, where funeral services will be held Monday, April 28, 2025 at 11 a.m. Burial will be private. Memorial contributions may be made in Tony’s name to Hospice of Northwest Ohio or The Toledo Humane Society. Condolences may be made online to the family at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com.