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Craig LEAVER Obituary
Age 71, of Bellbrook, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Craig was born on January 4, 1950, in
Cincinnati, OH, to the late Paul and Jean (Bogart) Leaver. He graduated in 1968 from Purcell High School. Craig became a journeyman pipefitter at
Hilton Davis Chemical Co. where he worked for 12 years. After a life changing accident in 1982 he earned his BS and MBA from Wright State University. He retired as the Chief of Finance at AFRL's Wright-Site, Wright-Patterson AFB, after serving 27 years. Craig was an active member of Abiding Christ Lutheran Church in Fairborn. Throughout his life Craig was an avid motorsports enthusiast who loved cars and
motorcycles, especially watching them race. Over the past five years Craig and his beloved wife Terri enjoyed traveling the country together in their motorhome (naturally visiting
numerous race courses along the way). His love of life was contagious. His love of God and family was infinite. He will be missed. Craig is preceded in death by his parents Paul and Jean; brother Brian, and sister Kim. Craig leaves behind his soulmate, teammate, and loving wife of 39 years, Terri (Brinkman); daughter Heather (Robert) Salvucci; their children Sarah and Michael; son, Lyle Carr; sister, Susan (Michael) Wood; brothers Todd, Duff (Mia), and Kent (Sandy) Leaver, and numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. The family will greet guests from 10-11AM, with a Service of the Resurrection beginning at 11:00 on Thursday, April 29, at Abiding Christ Lutheran Church, 326 Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd., Fairborn, OH 45324. For those unable to attend in person, a livestream will be available at www.abidingchrist.org (click livestream). A Celebration of Life will take place on Thursday, July 1, 5:00-10:00 PM at Evandale Recreation Complex, 10500 Reading Rd., Evendale, OH 45241. If desired, memorial contributions may be made in Craig's name to Abiding Christ
Lutheran Church, Lifting Kids at www.liftingkidsgt.com/giving, or the charity of your choice. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.routsong.com.
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Sallie A. Mullinger
April 29, 2021
I knew Craig when I was in 7th grade and he was in 8th at Cardinal Pacelli school in Cincinnati.
He was a really sweet guy, kinda shy, and very nice.
He lived a good life from the words I read in his obit.
Rest in peace, Craig
Kathy Zimmermann Morgan
April 26, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. I have great memories of Craig of when I was little. He and my brother were great friends so Craig was over our house often. Such a nicer guy....I can only imagine how great the loss is. But what your pastor said is such a beautiful picture to see....Craig waking up in Heaven. My prayers go out to you and your whole family.
aaron saupe
April 21, 2021
Craig was an unbelievable human, a picture of perseverance and kindness. I enjoyed every minute talking with him and being with him- he was always thoughtful and engaging. I hope Terry and Craig's family can find peace during this difficult time. He will be sorely missed. Aaron & Julia
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