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Leo Marentette Obituary
Leo John Jr.
Leo John Marentette Jr., age 73, of Lambertville, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes, Thursday morning, May 8, 2014, in his home. Leo was born February 18, 1941, in Detroit, Michigan to Leo John Sr. and Claire (Meskey) Marentette. He was a 1959 graduate of Wayne High School and worked 29 years for Roadway.
Leo played professional Baseball from 1960 to 1970 for the Toledo Mud Hens, Detroit Tigers and Montreal Expos. He's the only pitcher to have won a game in each of the two playoff appearances the Mud Hens made in the 60s (1967-1968).
Leo regularly attended Crossroads Community Church. His favorite pastime was trying his luck playing poker at the Casino and hanging out at the mall with his friends. He enjoyed deer hunting and watching TV.
Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife of 19 years, Dawn; son, Leo John Marentette III; daughter, Beth (Steve) Fosgate; granddaughters, Lydia Marentette and Ally Fosgate; brothers, Tom (Terry) Marentette and Mike Marentette; mother and father-in-law, Mary and Roger Drew; brothers-in-law, Doug Kline and Dan (Lynn) Kline; step sisters-in-law, Shirley (Jim) Tripplett and Catherine (Tom) Werment; and four-legged companions, Brandy and Reagan.
Leo was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 13, from 2 to 8 p.m. at Crossroads Community Church, 6960 Sylvania-Petersburg Rd., Ottawa Lake, MI 49267, where services celebrating Leo's life will be held Wednesday, May 14, at 11 a.m. Following a luncheon, graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. at East Swanton Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Arrangements by Weigel Funeral Home, 419.826.2631.
Online expressions of sympathy may be made at
weigelfuneralhomes.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Alan Mattox
May 31, 2014
Played softball with Leo it was an honor to play on teams with Leo ,he will be missed. Rest In Peace Leo. Gabby
Alan Mattox
May 31, 2014
Played ball with Leo, to play on the same team was a privilege, Leo will be missed, my condolences to the family. rest in peace Leo
Alan Mattox
May 22, 2014
My condolences on the loss of Leo ,I played ball with Leo many years ago he was a great guy to be around always upbeat. My prayers go out to the family. Rest in Peace Leo.
Alan Mattox
May 19, 2014
Sorry for your loss, I knew Leo years from playing ball, he will be missed, Leo was a great guy to be around.
Laurie Whitaker
May 13, 2014
Dawn and the Marentette family. I am thinking of you during this difficult and sad time please accept my sincere sympathies. Words fail to express my sadness of Leo's passing. I have so many fond memories of Leo, Joe & Dorothy sitting at the table drinking a cup of coffee talking about " anything and everything " I can just hear Joe saying " Dorothy put on a pot of coffee Leo's here " May God comfort you with His peace and strength now and in the days to come.
May 13, 2014
LEO AND BETH. So very sorry to hear your father passed away. He was such a good man. He was so good to my son, Tony Crane. I am so sorry for your loss. Patricia Crane McComis
Matt&Tracy Smart
May 13, 2014
Leo, We are sorry to here about the loss of your Dad. We want you to know that you and your family will be in our prayers. May God give you comfort in your time of need.
Susan Watson
May 12, 2014
Dawn,
So sorry to hear about your loss.Even though I didn't know Leo that well, I'll always remember the times I would see him in the shop & he would always be joking with everyone-he had this presence about him-he was always so friendly-I'll never forget the time he went over to the carry out & bought Mackenzie a bag of m & m's-that was such a nice gesture-I could see you two shared a special love for one another-you are in my thoughts & prayers at this most difficult time-may God bless you.
May 12, 2014
Dawn I am so sorry for your loss of Leo. You two were a very special couple. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Heidi Mounts - Toledo
Robert Engle
May 11, 2014
My heartfelt condolences go out to Dawn, Family,and Friends. Leo will be greatly missed by many, many people. He was a huge presence when he entered a room. I was honored to know Leo, although not as well as I would have liked to. Our paths crossed on a weekly basis at Crossroads Community Church and it provides me comfort to know that Leo and Jesus are having a wonderful, and personal conversation with each other right now. See you later Leo.
Robert Engle
Gayle and Dale Perne'
May 11, 2014
All my love and sympathy to Dawn and Leo's family. Leo was a wonderful, kind, funny and loving man and I know he's watching over Dawn and his family and friends right now. Prayers for peace, comfort and understanding at this time of loss.
Ralph Cairl
May 11, 2014
My condolences to the. Mar entente family.Iworked with Leo at Rex. for all of those years.A good worker and a great guy. Now he can play cards all day with his buddy Papa Joe.Rest in peace Leo. Ralph Cairl Toledo Oh.
Jamie Jacobs
May 11, 2014
Leo you will be greatly missed. The shop will not be the same without you buddy, always coming in telling jokes or even trying to steal my lunch. It still doesn't seem real. R.I.P
Chris Lazette
May 10, 2014
Leo was a person that I could call a true friend.Rest in piece.
Dave Hassenauer
May 10, 2014
R.I.P Leo, you were always a class guy. Now I will need to work double hard to be the best grandpa I can be for Lydia. You will be missed.
Ciro Gonzalez
May 10, 2014
I worked with Leo at Roadway Express, in Toledo, Ohio he was a good guy, and a friend.Vaya Con Dios Amigo. GOD bless your wife and family.
Tuffy Reason
May 10, 2014
Leo and I met through our mutual friend Ron "Whitey" Hafner who, coincidentally, passed away a short time ago. Leo was such a big friendly guy. When you met him you felt you had been friends for many years. Liked his sense of humor. One Christmas eve I remember my wife Jan, our son Casey and I attended a fine party at "Whitey's" condo. Wonderful stories were traded all evening and Leo was the center of attention. God bless Leo, last saw him years ago but he is an unforgettable guy and I will smile as I remember him!
Ken Rosenbaum
May 10, 2014
R.I.P, good buddy. Your cheerful countenance and upbeat sense of humor will be sorely missed by the gang at the mall food court and your poker pals.
To Dawn and the family, I can only offer my deepest condolences and prayers.
Karen and I will always remember Leo's last dinner that we spent together over fine food and laughter.
Memories are meant to be treasured, and the many hours I shared with Leo will always be among my favorites.
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