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Lester SLAGLE Obituary

SLAGLE Lester Edward Lester Edward Slagle, age 83, of Toledo, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 in The Toledo Hospital. He was born on January 29, 1926 in Greenford, OH to Owen and Esther (Bush) Slagle. Lester was a graduate of Wittenburg University, Ohio, and the Lutheran School of Theology, Chicago Seminary, Maywood. His places of ministry included Divinity Lutheran Church, Toledo, 1952-'55; Travis A.F.B., California, 1955-'56; the islands of Pang Yang Do and Seoul as chaplain to US Forces stationed in Korea, 1956-'57; Richards-Gebaun A.F.B., MO, 1957-'58; Baltic Lutheran Parishes in Baltic, OH, 1959-'62; East Union Lutheran Church, Wooster, OH, 1962-'69; and Martin Luther Lutheran Church, Toledo, 1969-'88. Lester was Visitation Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, Wauseon, OH in 1988; and Glenwood Lutheran Church, Toledo, 1989-'97. From 1962-1988, he also served as Chaplain of the 179th Combat Support Group Unit at Mansfield A.F.B. Lester's wife, Hiroko Slagle preceded him in death on October 9, 2009. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Sabina Slagle and David Henry of Monroe, MI; grandchildren, Sasha Till-man and John Henry; brother, Earl (Ruth) Slagle of Greenford, OH, and sisters, Inetta (Peter) Larson of Des Moines, IA and Marilyn (Paul) Davison of Lake Milton, OH. Visitation will be Sunday, November 22, from 2-3 p.m. in St. Lucas Lutheran Church, 745 Walbridge Ave., Toledo. The Funeral Service will take place at 3 p.m. in the church with Pastor Martin Billmeier presiding. A reception will follow in the church hall. Donations may be made to St. Lucas Lutheran Church, 745 Walbridge Ave., Toledo, OH 43609. Please view and share condolences at: www.sujkowski.com

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Published by The Blade from Nov. 20 to Nov. 21, 2009.

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December 10, 2009

Sabina, My mother and I painted the parsonage when your family lived next to church. I was shocked when my mother told me about your mother and then when she told me about Pastor. my prayers are with you. Stephanie Young

Julian Rodriguez

November 24, 2009

To the family of Lester& Hiroko Slagle,My name is Julian Rodriguez their mailman.Im ganna miss seeing Lester taking his dayley walk an Hiroko driving her car pass me waving Hi. I remember helping Lester fix his porch light.Me an my family live on Kershaw one street over we would seen them just about everyday, thay always asked me about my kids. Ill miss them both.

November 23, 2009

Dear Sabina and family,
You have my deepest sympathy on the loss of your parents. Your dad was our pastor at Martin Luther when i was growing up. He confirmed me. They were both caring people. With sympathy, Randi Oberdorf Damman

Roxanne Raymond

November 22, 2009

Sabina and family
We are so sorry to hear about your dad. If there is anything we can do please let us know.
God bless you!
Love, Roxanne and Dan Raymond

Todd Young

November 22, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

November 21, 2009

Sabina & Family

I was so saddened to see the passing of your father. I have very fond memories of him from when I used to come to your house. If there is anything you need, please feel free to call, as my number is in the MI phone book. Love & Prayers Jodi Schlageter

November 21, 2009

Dear Family of Les, sincere sympathy at the loss of your father, brother and grandfather. God keep you in his care. Rev. William Kahlenberg, member of St. Lucas Lutheran Church.

November 20, 2009

Sabina,
I am so saddened to hear of the deaths of both your parents. When I first came to Toledo as pastor of Salem Lutheran in 1990, your dad stopped by one day to meet me, because he heard that my husband was Japanese. Some months later I also met your mother at some inter-Lutheran gathering. Whenever I saw either of them, they always inquired about my three children, Irene and Yuki and Maya, who are half-Japanese. They also told me about you and your children; they were so proud of them. I am grateful to have know both Les and Hiroko; they were delightful colleagues and friends. May God bless you as you mourn this great loss. You are in my prayers.
Sincerely, Mary Lou Baumgartner (formerly at Salem Lutheran in Toledo, now at King of Kings in New Windsor, New York)

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