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Rita Leiendecker Obituary

Rita Leiendecker

Thurston - Rita S. Leiendecker, age 73 of Thurston, died August 14th, 2018 at the Pickering House. She was born on Jan. 20, 1945 in Columbus. She worked for 3M and raised her two children. She enjoyed crosswords, sewing, crocheting, gardening, and reading. Rita always had a warm place in her heart for animals and her family. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Terry L. Leiendecker; daughter, Stacey Leiendecker; son, Chris (Elizabeth) Leiendecker; grandchildren, Meara Leiendecker; Shawon Leiendecker; step-grandson, Jesse Wampler; siblings, Albert Welch Jr., Carol (Dwight) Hite, Fred Woods, and Larry Woods; several nieces and nephews; 6 cats; one foster cat; and a dog.

Rita was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and step-mother, Ruth Welch; mother, Elizabeth Windon; siblings, Bob Woods, Richard Tinkham, and Herbert Tinkham.

A funeral service will take place on Friday, at 10:30AM at the Johnson-Smith Funeral Home, officiated by Pastor Kae Merold. Burial will follow at Floral Hills Memory Garden. Family and friends may call from 2PM until 4PM and 6PM until 8PM on Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials can be made in Ritas name to FairHoPe Hospice, 282 Sells Rd. Lancaster, OH 43130 or The James Cancer Research, 1480 West Lane Avenue Columbus, OH 43221. Online condolences can be made at www.funeralhome.com

Published by Lancaster Eagle-Gazette on Aug. 15, 2018.
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As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Rhonda Judy

August 24, 2018

My condolences on the passing of Rita. She was a wonderful lady and I loved her dearly. May God wrap his arms around the entire family during this time. I will surely miss my friend.

MARY BORING

August 15, 2018

MARY BORING

August 15, 2018

Tom and I will always remember Rita's beautiful smile and heart. She had the greatest little laugh! Tom asked Rita to dance at one of our fire department Christmas parties. Rita said she'd never danced before, but Tom pestered her so much she finally did! God gained a wonderful angel. Our sympathies to Rita's family.

Karen Ansel

August 15, 2018

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