Perrysburg Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Hosts Community Fundraiser Supporting Family of Fallen Ohio Police Officer

Perrysburg restaurant will host a three-day fundraiser benefiting the family of Clay Township Police Department Sgt. Jacob Roesler, who was killed in a crash while responding to a call earlier this month

PERRYSBURG, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In a show of support for a local first responder, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Perrysburg is inviting the community to come together over Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ while supporting the family of fallen Clay Township Police Department Sgt. Jacob Roesler.

On Friday, Oct. 30, through Sunday, Nov. 1, guests can visit Dickey’s Barbecue Pit at 10413 Fremont Pike in Perrysburg to support a fundraiser benefiting Sgt. Roesler’s family following his tragic death in a crash while responding to a call.

Owned and operated by U.S. Army Combat Veteran and local deputy Sheriff Steve Mowery, the Perrysburg restaurant is bringing the community together to honor Sgt. Roesler’s service and show support for his loved ones during this difficult time.

“Being in law enforcement and wearing the badge, the people you serve alongside become more than coworkers. It is a brotherhood and sisterhood that goes beyond the badge. You look out for each other, you show up for each other, and when tragedy strikes, you feel it together,” said Dickey’s Perrysburg Owner Operator Steve Mowery. “The loss of Sgt. Jacob Rossler is heartbreaking. There are no words that can make the loss easier, and nothing we do will ever fill the space he leaves behind. But we can show his family that they don't have to face the days ahead alone. That's what this is about. Coming together, beyond the badge, and doing what we can for a family that is going through the unthinkable. We're proud to use barbecue to help bring people together in Jacob's honor. And more than anything, we want his family to know that we will never forget him and we are here to support them.”

KEY DETAILS

WHAT: Dickey’s Barbecue Pit fundraiser benefiting the family of fallen Clay Township Police Department Sgt. Jacob Roesler

DATE: Friday, Oct. 30 through Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026

TIME: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

WHERE: Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, 10413 Fremont Pike, Perrysburg, OH 43551

CONTACT: Greer Martin, [e-mail]

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About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.

Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the world’s largest barbecue concept, was founded in 1941 by World War I Veteran, Travis Dickey. For the past 85 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has served millions of guests Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ alongside their iconic Big Yellow Cup. The Dallas-based, family-founded barbecue franchise serves slow-smoked meats and home-style sides with 'No B.S. (Bad Stuff)' included for dine-in, drive-thru (select locations) and pick-up ‘Cue the catering experts at Dickey’s by dialing the Catering Hotline at [phone] or visiting Dickey’s website to order or get a quote. For more information, visit www.dickeys.com.