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Reginald “Reggie”
Reginald “Reggie” Leister, age 79 , passed away suddenly on September 16, 2016. He was born in Toledo, OH on March 11, 1937 to Reginald S. and Emily A. Leister.
He graduated from Macomber High School and attended The Ohio State University for a short period of time....and was a major Buckeye Fan.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Reginald S. and Emily A. Leister; and granddaughter, Kelsey Ketterman.
He is survived by his sister, Margaret Maish; and children, Linda (Dave) Ball, Reginald “Shawn” Leister, Julie (Paul) Ketterman and Tim Leister; grandchildren, Kelly (Brian) Downey, Ryan Ball, Reginald “RJ” Leister, Luke Ketterman, Lauren Ketterman and Russell Leister.
He spent his career at the family business, Leister Game Co., which was a successful game company known for joke and novelty items and gifts. He was always known for saying “This Joke is a Job”.
He was an avid car fan as a member of Fiasco car club, and a major motorcycle enthusiast including many trips to Sturgis. He was a longtime member of the “Shrimp Club”, which he enjoyed for many years.
He will be remembered for his sense of humor and passion to create laughter, spontaneity, adventure, many road trips, and ease to make friends at every stop of his life. He was a philanthropist of his time, and will be truly missed by many. R.I.L. Reg...Rest in Laughter.
Visitation will be held at Coyle Funeral Home, 1770 S. Reynolds Rd. on Wednesday, September 21 from 2-8 p.m. A celebration of Reggie's life, per his request, will be held at The Village Idiot in Maumee on Thursday, September 22, from 2-6 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to the Toledo Area
Humane Society.
Please view Reggie's Memorial Video Tribute and leave a condolence message at
CoyleFuneralHome.com
As published in The Blade
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Lynn Buri
September 21, 2016
Hey Reg, will think of you every time I cook up a pot of vegitarian chili. Thanks for your many years of morning coffee greetings. Thoughts and prayers to your family.
Lynn Buri
Mark & Sue Lucas
September 21, 2016
RIL Reg!
September 20, 2016
Your words of wisdom and outlook on life will be missed. Keep the keys to the station wagon in you pocket. Reggie's Rides forever!!!!!
Denny Rager
September 20, 2016
Denny (Rags) Rager
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Nathan Duricek
September 20, 2016
The guys at Duricek Auto are all remembering Reg fondly this morning. A good customer, but an even better person just to be around & talk with. Reg always left you laughing. Rest Easy, Reg. We'll miss you.
September 20, 2016
REGGIE U WERE A GOOD BOSS AND I HAVE FOND MEMORIES OF U. MAY U LIVE IN HEAVEN WITH ALL THE REST OF OUR FAMILY MEMBERS U KNEW AND LUVED. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN GOD BLESS.
September 20, 2016
With a constant smile on his face, always a joke of the day and a helpful suggestion that was Reggie. He was funny, smart, helpful and giving. My condolences go out to his family and all of those who cared about him. He will truly be missed. Dianne Westhoven
September 20, 2016
Paul I am sorry for your loss. I met Reg while I was at Macomber, my prayers Gary Ryan Pinellas Park Florida
September 20, 2016
So sorry for your loss, Linda and family. He was such a fun loving man and was our favorite taxi driver. He will be missed.
Ann Cubbedge
Hal Simon
September 20, 2016
The world is a lesser place with the passing of this delightful man. We will miss you Reg.
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