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John L. Lehsten, 29, of Toledo, passed away Monday, March 30, 2015, at his home. John was born December 28, 1985, in Toledo, and was the son of John and Cheryl (Cupp) Lehsten II. John was a family oriented man and a loving husband, father, son, and uncle. He also was a hard working man and enjoyed working on his cars and could "fix anything".
Survivors include his wife of 11 years, Melissa Lehsten; sons, John L. Lehsten IV and Ryan Lehsten; parents, John and Cheryl Lehsten II; siblings, Amanda (Jason) Plum, Meaghan Lehsten, Patrick Lehsten, Sarah Lehsten and Ethan Lehsten. Also surviving are nieces and nephews, Brooke, Owen, Michael, Emma, Abel and Ella. John was preceded in death by his daughter, Faith Lehsten and his grandmother, Margie Lehsten, who treasured John very much.
Friends are invited to visit from 1-3 p.m. Friday, in the Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 Sylvania Avenue, (between Secor and Douglas Roads), where a memorial service will follow at 3 p.m. Fr. James Auth will officiate. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the family, c/o Melissa Lehsten.
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Mike Anderson Huntington Bank
April 7, 2015
We are sorry for your loss.
Dennis Cupp
April 3, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May god bless your family.
Karen & Rick Davis
April 3, 2015
So sorry for your loss.
Stacy Kinney
April 2, 2015
Melissa - my thoughts are with you and your boys right now. I can't even begin to understand how devastating this is for your family. Please know I am thinking about you and praying for you.
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