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Leo Mikesell Obituary
STAUNTON, VA: Leo Ross Mikesell, 73, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 2, at Augusta Health.
Leo was born December 2, 1937 in Coshocton County, Ohio to the late Ross Hilton Mikesell and Dorothy Boyd Mikesell.
A graduate of Union School in Coshocton County, Ohio in 1956, Leo had a long career as a K-Mart manager, operating stores in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, New Mexico, and California. He later worked as a NC programmer for Northrop Grumman Corporation on the B-2 bomber project. Leo was also a parts buyer for the Orange County California Transit District until his retirement.
While growing up on the family farm in Ohio, Leo was a member of FFA and raised prize winning Hampshire hogs. Later as an adult, Leo did volunteer work with the Boy Scouts of America and belonged to Toastmasters International where he served as treasurer for his local club. Leo also enjoyed flying as a private pilot as well as gardening, attending live theater and the opera.
Leo was a member of Staunton Grace Covenant Church. He was a loving husband and kind father. He was greatly loved and respected by his family, his many friends, neighbors, and co-workers.
Leo is survived by his wife, Virginia; his sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Debra, David and Brenda; his daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia and Brett Gillespie; he is also survived by two grandsons, Andrew and Justin; and great grandson, Matthew; also surviving are step-granddaughter and her husband, Christine and Michael Guyer and their two sons; Leo is also survived by his brother, Larry and wife, Joanie.
He was preceded in death by three grandchildren, Candace Gillespie Mosteller, and Jeremy and Heather Mikesell.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 10 at Staunton Grace Covenant Church. The family will receive friends following the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Staunton Grace Covenant Church or to a charity of choice.
Henry Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be made to the family at www.henryfuneralhome.net.
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Dennis Siewerd
April 6, 2011
Leo was one of the kindest men I have ever met. He was my parts room supervisor at OCTD, and a joy to work for. A great listener and never had a bad word to say about anyone. He appreciated everyone around him.
His name comes up every once in a while at OCTA, all good. He has been and always will be missed. May God bless his family.
Norma Calbert
April 5, 2011
Virginia, Just want to extend my deepest sympathy. It's been a long time since we were classmates at CHS. I remember Leo from when he worked at Montgomery Ward in Coshocton. So sorry to read of your loss. Norma Little Calbert
Julie Vollmer
April 5, 2011
Virginia, I am very sad to read about Leo's passing. over the years of fixing his computers, I got to know him pretty well. He was a wonderful person and a great human being. The world has lost a "good one."
Sharell Mikesell
April 5, 2011
Larry,
I am sorry to hear the heartbreaking news on Leo. I am so sorry to hear this and I do know you will be feeling a major loss and the pain. But, from knowing you it is clear you have a strong heritage upon which to build and go forward.
Yes the loss will create a big void short-term. However, this void will shortly be filled with how you carry forward the heritage and blaze a new trail forward. As time passes, you will smile again about all the good memories, laugh about the fun times and even apply the lessons learned from Leo.
Larry, hang in there and may you find inner strength from you faith.
Many are thinking of you and have you in their prayers as I am at this time.
Sharell
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