Regina Therese Brasel (Metty Whittier Duskee)

July 23, 1942 - August 5, 2021

Regina "Gina" Therese Brasel, age 79 of Toledo, OH was lovingly called home on August 5, 2021. Regina was preceded in death by her parents, Alva and Esther (Charles) Metty; daughter, Kathryn (Whittier) Maddox; brothers, Michael and Patrick Metty and sister, Mary (Metty) Camp and 2nd husband, John Duskee. She is survived by the love of her life, husband, George Brasel. She was formerly married to Charles "Ted" Whittier with whom she had her children, Mark Whittier, Jennifer (James Taylor) Whittier, Heather (Edward) Sekerak and Kevin Whittier. Her further joy was her grandchildren, Bridger and Kiska Whittier, Evan, Autumn and Jozef Sekerak; nieces and nephew as well as many extended family members and dear friends. Regina lived her life for others from day one. She was dedicated to a life of service, first and foremost to her family. She was a proud military wife, all the while and continued beyond as a Red Cross, Library, Boy Scout, Base Chapel and multiple churches and Hospice volunteer. She worked at Oakleaf Village in personal care and retired from the Credit Union at UT MCO. She always reached out to others beyond a casual encounter and she will leave a lasting legacy to all she has met, especially her family. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Patrick of Heatherdowns Church, 4201 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo, OH 43614 on Thursday, August 26th at 11:00 a.m. where the family will begin receiving guests at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Regina's name can be made to the Parkinson Foundation of Northwest Ohio, 105 W.S Boundary Rd Perrysburg, Ohio, PMD #202 43551 or to Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 East River Rd. Perrysburg, Ohio, 43551. Please view and sign our online "guest registry" at CoyleFuneralHome.com We will never forget you, be at peace. Long live the queen.