Dave Nottke arrived at the University of Toledo in the fall of 1989 as a simple freshman from Bellevue, and he never left campus until Wednesday night.
If ever there was a Mr. Toledo, it was — and remains — Nottke, who began his career as a student manager for the men’s basketball program and retired as deputy athletic director.
He was a confidante to ADs, a sounding board for coaches, and an aide to boosters.
“This has been my life for 33 years,” the 51-year-old Nottke said. “I have keys for locks and doors that don’t even exist anymore.