Name: Viewing for Ralph H. LEEN Sr.
Start: 2015-10-31T16:00:00.000Z
End: 2015-10-31T17:30:00.000Z
Location: Atkins, Shively & Vernon Funeral Home - Saint Paris

News Death Notice

LEEN, Sr., Ralph H. Age 89, of Saint Paris, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2015 at 10:36 a.m. PST in his son's residence in Fountain Valley, California. Born on January 4, 1926 in Dayton, Ohio, Ralph was a son of the late John Vincent and Olivia D. (Meyer) Leen. He married Aunda Mae Pierson on October 23, 1948 and she preceded him in death on January 21, 2000. Ralph is survived by six children: Sue (Mike) Costello of Lebanon, Steve (Janet) Leen of Fountain Valley, CA, Herb Leen of St. Paris, Vince (Lisa) Leen of Urbana, Rick (Carolyn) Leen of North Lewisburg, Cindy (Gregg) Reams of Riverview, FL., twenty-six grandchildren, twenty-two great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren, and a brother, Jack Leen of Madison, WI. In addition to his parents and wife he was preceded in death by a daughter Karen Leen, grandson Dustin Leen, brothers Tom (Maxine) and Bob (Jean) Leen, sisters; Rose Marie (Paul) Klosterman of Dayton and Dee (Vic) Klosterman of Springfield and sister-in-law Jean Leen of Madison WI. Ralph was a 1944 graduate of Stivers High School, Dayton. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, St. Paris and retired in 1981 from Defense Electronic Supply Center (DESC) in Dayton. Ralph was also employed by Acrux Investigation Agency at K.T.H Industries as a security guard until 1995. He was a member of the Kiser Lake Sportsman Club and a charter member of Philip Grieser Memorial Post #7645 V.F.W, St. Paris. Viewing for family and friends will be Saturday October 31, 2015 from 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Atkins-Shively Funeral Home, 216 S. Springfield Street, St. Paris, Ohio. Funeral services will be held on October 31, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 121 E. Walnut Street, St. Paris, Ohio. Burial will be in Spring Grove Cemetery with military honors by the Veterans Elite Tribute Squad of Piqua. A reception for family & friends will be held immediately following completion of all services at the Evans-Purk Building 103 S. Church Street, St. Paris, Ohio. Condolences to the family and/or message to Ralph may be sent to www.shivelyfuneralhomes.com. Also flowers are welcome or if desired in lieu of flowers please donate to St Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org/donatenow

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Oct. 27, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Ralph LEEN

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9 Entries

John Klosterman

October 20, 2020

I was born right after his marriage to Aunda. I remember his family growing up on Anchor dr. in Dayton. He always was a very interesting man. I remember him moving to St Paris and visiting them on the farm. He just loved that place. I fished at his pond and at Lake Erie with him and the family. I am just updating previous comments. I think about him a lot, along with my other Uncles and Aunts that are gone.

Kyong-Mi Arcala

February 11, 2018

Hi, I was thinking of "The Leens," (Ralph, Janet, and Steve) and decided to Google Ralph, to my dismay. I'm sorry to Janet and Steve on the loss of your dad. He was a really sweet, and funny man. I was his massage therapist in California for a while. I enjoyed his stories and every time you all came in together. Sincerely, Kyong-Mi "Mimi" Arcala

Nicole Jackson

October 29, 2015

My grandfather was the kindest, gentlest man I knew next to my dad. He gave me words of wisdom throughout the years and told me more stories than I can recount. He could always be heard singing throughout the house in his deep boisterous voice and it brought joy to those around him. In the last several months my grandfather's health had deteriorated. He made it 89 years with a family that he taught to be independent and strong. Not only was he my grandfather, but he was my Godfather. I know he did right by the Lord and trust where he has gone is a much better place than here. I love you Gpa!

John Klosterman

October 27, 2015

I remember the days from Anchor to St Paris.
Family gatherings at both locations, Picnics around the lake in St Paris.
I remember a fishing trip to Lake Erie,He said he never saw waves like this in the Navy. After fishing a group of us headed back to St Paris where we cleaned perch all night long with Aunt Aunda supervising.
Uncle Ralph was always kind and we could always count on story.
He will be missed and now he is with my parents and Aunt Aunda.

October 27, 2015

To Uncle Ralph's family:
We were so sorry to hear about your loss. I haven't seen uncle Ralph for a long time but I got little bits of news every so often. Sounds like he had a great life and gave so much love to his family. I know he will be missed by all of you. May you all find comfort knowing he lived life to its fullest.
Gayle and John koslick

Mary (Leen) and Dave Young

October 27, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers go to the loving family of Uncle Ralph.

Rose & Bill Best

October 27, 2015

Steve & Janet,it saddened our hearts to hear of your Dad's passing. With hope in our hearts we know he is in a better place free of pain. Much love to all the family.Rose & Bill Best

Janet Leen

October 27, 2015

Dad, We truly thank you for the time you spent with Steve & I, Nicole, Timothy & Hannah and my mom & grandma, every moment was precious. We were so blessed to have you in our life and you will be in our hearts forever. Thank you for YOU!!! xoxo

October 27, 2015

Our Sympathy to the Leen Family. Patty and Bill Wolfe

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