Robert C. "Bob" Leonhart

Robert C. "Bob" Leonhart obituary, Willard, OH

Robert C. "Bob" Leonhart

Robert Leonhart Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Secor Funeral Home - New Washington on Jun. 5, 2024.

Publish in a newspaper

Visitation:
Friday, June 7, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
St. John's Lutheran Cemetery
New Washington, Ohio
Service:
Friday, June 7, 2024
11:00 AM
St. John's Lutheran Cemetery
New Washington, Ohio
Robert "Bob" C. Leonhart, age 87, of Bucyrus, Ohio, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024. He was born on October 25, 1936 in New Washington, Ohio to the late Charles and Leona M. (Smith) Leonhart. Bob graduated from Chatfield High School before working at Swan Rubber where he retired after 43 years of dedicated service. He enjoyed watching football, especially the Cleveland Browns and OSU Buckeyes, going to the woods and watching deer, farming, and making maple syrup.
He is survived by his children, Mike (Jennifer) Leonhart of Bucyrus, Lori Gonzalez of Findlay, and Darin Leonhart of Bucyrus; 6 grandchildren, Kyle, Dominique, Adrian, Char-Lynn, Josh, and Ann; 5 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Kenneth Leonhart of New Washington.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by sisters, Ruth Stump and Margaret Leonhart and his wife, Ruth A. (Motter) who he married in 1991.
Visitation will be on Friday, June 7, 2024 at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery in New Washington from 10:00 AM until the time of his graveside funeral service at 11:00 AM with Pastor Kevin Mohr officiating. Online condolences may be made to Bob's family by visiting www.secorfuneralhomes.com. Secor Funeral Home in New Washington is honored to assist Bob's family with funeral arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

How to support Robert's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Robert Leonhart's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Robert Leonhart's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?