Betty Weilant Obituary

Betty Jean Weilant

Betty Jean Weilant, 73, passed away Monday, November 24, 2025, at Mercy Health - Perrysburg Hospital. Born March 31, 1952, in Findlay, Betty was the daughter of Clement and Margaret (Street) Challen.

Betty graduated from McComb High School in 1970 and earned her associate's degree from Stautzenberger College. Betty married Ralph Weilant, November 14, 1992, and together they shared 33 wonderful years.

Early on, she worked for the State of Ohio, Department of Natural Resources. Betty was then employed by Abitibi/ABTco in Toledo from 1984 to 2002. She later finished her career at Marsha's Homemade Buckeyes, retiring in 2016.

Her lifelong love for animals inspired her to become a certified veterinary technician in 2003. Betty also volunteered her time and talents to Nature's Nursery and Wood County Humane Society, where she was passionate about helping animals in need.

Betty was an avid reader and a gifted quilter who loved sewing and crafting. She will be remembered for her unique sense of humor, keen wit and strong work ethic. Everyone loved her beautifully elaborate holiday decorations. Betty was a passionate Cleveland Guardians (Indians) and Browns fan.. Above all, Betty will be remembered for her love of her cats.

Betty is survived by her husband, Ralph; her sons, Chris Pugh and Shaun (Kortney) Pugh; grandchildren, Axl, Arya, and Archer Pugh; siblings, Shirley Bates and James (Tammy) Challen; nieces and nephews, Lisa Willson, Mike Challen, Julie Schimmoeller, Terri Sutton, Corey Eckel, Ryan Eckel, Eric Challen and Kirk Challen.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Darrel (Eileen) Challen and Dennis (Anna) Challen; sister, Susan Eckel; her brother-in-law, Robert Bates; nephews, Jeffry Bates and Nicholaus Challen; and nieces, Lana Challen and Jodi Challen.

Friends and family will be received from 10 a.m.- noon Monday, December 1, 2025, at Witzler-Shank-Walker Funeral Home, 222 E. South Boundary Street, Perrysburg, where funeral services will begin at noon. Burial will follow at McComb Union Cemetery.

Memorial. contribu-tions may be made in Betty's honor to Wood County Humane Society or Nature's Nursery.

Condolences may be shared with family online at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com.