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Jerry Lehecka Obituary
Jerry was born in Cleveland, but was a resident of Cuyahoga Falls for 47 years. Jerry served in the U.S. Navy and was employed at Demag Solon for 53 years.
Jerry enjoyed fishing, golfing, and was a 54-year member of Holiday Camplands.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lillian and Joseph Lehecka; sister and brother-in-law, Loretta and Albert Pluto; brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Anna Mae Kovach; daughter, Dana Wilson, and son-in-law, Mike Romeo.
He is survived by his wife, Deanna; daughters, Dawn and Jennifer; nephew, Jeffrey (Sue); niece, Linda (Doug); sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Julie and Chuck Gucciardo; granddaughters, Amanda and Ashley; great-grandchildren, Gisele, Dominik, Dawn Michele and Holden, as well as nieces and nephews.
Rest in peace Jerry, we love you.
Friends are invited to Redmon Funeral Home, 3633 Darrow Road, Stow 44224, for visitation on Friday, January 31, 2025, from 4 to 8 PM.
Mass of the Christian Burial Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 11 AM, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 1905 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls, 44223, Fr. Tom McCann celebrant.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023.
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