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Morris Leffel Obituary
WAPAKONETA — Morris E. Leffel, 88, of Wapakoneta, OH, died 2:30 a.m., Mon. Feb. 17, 2020, at the Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. He was born Oct. 8, 1931, the son of Walter & Violet (Truesdale) Leffel, who preceded him in death. On Dec. 26, 1954, he married Juanita J. Richardson, who survives.
Also surviving are 2 children, Lynn (Ted) Rupert, Wapakoneta, Neil (Cheryl Semer) Leffel, Lima, a son-in-law, Kel Welch, Wapakoneta, 7 grandchildren, Tonia (Rich) Metz, Nicole (Brock) Douglas, Stephanie Hardison, Kylie (Eli) Acheson, Taylor Rupert, K.C. (Jeana) Welch, Kendall Welch, 10 great grandchildren, siblings, Joe Leffel, St. Marys, Tom (Ann) Leffel, New Knoxville,Carolyn (Roger - deceased) Bambauer, New Knoxville, Marilyn (James) Lauth, St. Marys,Linda (Ned - deceased) Niemeyer, New Knoxville, Sharon (Steve - deceased) Kruse, New Knoxville, Joyce (Don - deceased; Jim - deceased) Meyer-Raterman, Botkins.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Marianne (Kel) Welch; sisters, Quetora (Kenneth - deceased) Stout, Lila (Robert - deceased) Lauth; and a brother, Larry (Sharon) Leffel.
Morris was a carpenter with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America, Local #372, and worked for Peterson Construction, Tuttle Construction, Stedke Construction, and Stinebaugh Construction. He was a member of the Buckland United Church of Christ and the American Legion, Post #444, New Knoxville. Morris was an OSU Buckeye fan. He never met a stranger. He enjoyed gardening, mowing the yard, and woodworking; although, his real pride and joy were his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Morris served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Sat. Feb. 22, 2020, at the Eley Funeral Home & Crematory, St. Rt. 501, Pastors Adrian Sunday & Dennis Gaertner officiating. Burial will follow in the Buckland Cemetery, where military rites will be conducted by the New Knoxville Veterans. The family will receive friends from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m., Fri. and 1 hr. prior to the funeral Sat. at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the Buckland United Church of Christ or the American Legion, Post #444. Condolences may be expressed at www.eleyfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.
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Asiah Wallace
March 4, 2020
Morris was my great grandpa and one of the best grandpas in the world I miss him with all of my heart and wish he was till here with us ❤
Asiah Wallace
March 4, 2020
Morris was my great grandpa he was the best grandpa anyone could ask for and now that he is not here and up in the heavens I miss him more than ever and I was so lucky to have him and of course my grandma to and I was even more lucky to have even been able to meet my great grandparents because I know that not that many people get to meet their great grandparents
Sharon Roznowski
February 21, 2020
Our sincere condolences to the family of Morris....prayers for the entire family.
Allan and Sharon Roznowski
Sharon Roznowski
February 21, 2020
Our sincere condolences to the family of Morris....prayers for the entire family.
Allan and Sharon Roznowski
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Sherry Grove
February 20, 2020
I speak for the entire Carter family when I say how saddened we were to learn that Morris had died. He was a ray of sunshine from the time we got to know him and Juanita at Wapak Manor and The Gardens. Our sincere sympathy to the entire family. We will miss you, Morris, and your sweet heart. RIH.
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February 20, 2020
My sympathies to your family. God Bless everyone.
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22
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Eley Funeral Home & Crematory - Wapakoneta1102 Lincoln Hwy/St Rt 501, Wapakoneta, OH 45895
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