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Kenneth Eugene Leitner, 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 14, 2015, at his residence in Sylvania, Ohio. The son of Floyd and Edna Leitner, he was born in Toledo, Ohio on April 15, 1927.
Following graduation from Whitmer High School, Ken enlisted in the United States Navy with several of his high school friends. After being discharged from the Navy, Ken met the love of his life, Martha Howard, and they were married on June 18, 1948. Together they enjoyed 65 wonderful years of marriage until Martha died on February 12, 2014.
Ken's career spanned more than forty years, all primarily spent in the construction industry. For more than three decades, Ken was the Owner of K.E. Leitner, General Contractor, having played a role in constructing many prominent Commercial and Residential Buildings in and around Toledo.
Ken was a baptized servant with over twenty years of faithful service as a Jehovah's Witness. He truly loved his faith, his children and his grandchildren. His other true passions were spending many winters in Pompano Beach, Florida enjoying the sunshine, walks on the beach and golfing there. Ken also took pleasure in spending time at his home, maintaining his yard and flower gardens.
Ken is survived by his children, Karen (John) Breier, Gary (Miguelina) Leitner and Jeff (Karen Dailey) Leitner; his grandchildren, Jonathan Breier, Kenneth Breier, Sean Leitner, Kristie Achinger, Danny Valentin and Daimy Valentin; brothers, Dave and Neil; sister, Carol; sister-in-law, Esther Leitner and brother-in-law, Bill Hayes. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha; his eldest child, Gregory Leitner; parents, Floyd and Edna Leitner, and his brothers, Blaine and John.
Family and friends may call at Reeb Funeral Home, 5712 Main Street, Sylvania, Ohio on Tuesday, November 17, 2015, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. The funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, November 18, 2015, at 11 a.m. Kenneth will be laid to rest next to his beloved wife in Toledo Memorial Park at a later time.
Ken's family would like to extend sincere thanks and gratitude to the entire staff and the individuals from ProMedica Hospice for their loving care and support during this difficult time and asks that memorial contributions be made to ProMedica Hospice. Online condolences may be left at:
419-882-2033
www.reebfuneralhome.com
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Robert & Claudia Nesbit
November 17, 2015
We're so sorry to have read of Ken's passing. We really liked Ken and Martha so much. They were so kind hearted. May Jehovah ease your natural sorrow. He is loyal to such faithful ones. For sure, we'll see them VERY soon!
November 17, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Susan Cowan Hall
November 16, 2015
To Karen, Gary & Jeff,
Our prayers are with all of you at this most difficult time!! I know my own Mother & Father thought the world of your parents!!!
Love to all of you,
Susie Cowan Hall & Family
November 16, 2015
Sending the entire Leitner family prayers.
With sympathy,
Janel Leitner Thompson
November 16, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Leitner family. Mr leitner was a good person and will be missed.
Howard and Sherri Blakeman
Wanda Jameson
November 16, 2015
I feel blessed to have met Mr. Leitner and gotten to know the family, if even in a small way. The sun shined today. It was a great day!
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