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LEIS, Walter P. 89, of LaBelle, Florida, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2013. He was born in Brookville, Ohio on July 11, 1924, the son of the late Walter Allen and Laura Mae (Rhoads) Leis. Walter served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII and was aboard a ship during the Normandy Invasion. He retired from Midwest Tool & Die Company, Dayton. Survivors include two sisters, Peggy (Charlie) Cox and Betty Hussain of Middletown, Ohio; a brother, Marvin Leis of Virginia; step-son and spouse, Randy and Donna Thwaites and their family, Julia (Fred) Hicks and their son, Lincoln and Christopher Thwaites (Sarah Day); step-daughter and spouse, Debi and Dennis Provencher; special friends in Florida, Geraldine Walker and Laura Bradley; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. Walter's funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday in the LITTLETON & RUE FUNERAL HOME. A gathering of family and friends will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Ferncliff Cemetery. You may express condolences to the family at www.littletonandrue.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Walter LEIS
Tracie Szczechura
November 3, 2013
I have happy memories of my Uncle Walt.
Walt and Julia Thwaites in Dale Hollow Lake
Krista Kates
November 1, 2013
Walt in Dale Hollow Lake
Krista Kates
November 1, 2013
Walt and Donna Thwaites on houseboat
Krista Kates
November 1, 2013
Walter (Palt) at Dale Hollow on houseboat
Krista Kates
November 1, 2013
Jack & Judy Woods
October 31, 2013
To the family,
Walter was a well like man and we knew him for many years in our business. He will be sadly missed.
Jerrie Lee Eubanks/Valentine
October 31, 2013
Dear Uncle Walt,
Filled with wonderful memories of you, Aunt Eva, Billy Ray and my childhood. Love Jerrie Lee Eubanks/Valentine
Julia Hicks, Granddaughter
October 31, 2013
Palt is going to be missed by his Kentucky family so very much! I will forever be grateful for him choosing to love us and choosing us as his family!! All 7 of us will love him always! Palt was an amazing man and I can only pray that he is in heaven with Jan and that they are happily reunited!! Rest in peace Palt!!
October 30, 2013
What wonderful memories I will always have.
Linda Woodhouse (niece) New Carlisle, Oh
Shawn and Amy Abrams
October 30, 2013
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
hazel mynear
October 29, 2013
You will be missed greatly and loved always.
Buck & Sharon Woodhouse
October 29, 2013
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Gary & Krista Kates
October 29, 2013
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Buck & Sharon Woodhouse
October 29, 2013
May Christ, Who called you, take you to Himself;
may angels lead you to Abraham's side.
Sad we only lived 30 miles from each other, RIP
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