Leonard U. Rietschlin
Leonard U. Rietschlin, age 80, of Baker Road, Crestline, died Sunday June 3, 2007 at the Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky after a long illness.
He was born May 30, 1927 in Crestline the son of the late Charles and Bertha (Kempf) Rietschlin. He was a graduate of Tiro High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a farmer all his life and owned Lone Oak Farms. He was a rural mail carrier for the Shelby Post Office for 11 years. He was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Bethlehem, and sang in the church choir. He was a member of Knights of Columbus Council #1968 in Shelby and Shelby Clover Leaf Western Square Dance Club where he was a caller. He was also a round dance instructor.
Leonard is survived by 8 children and their spouses:
Patrick and Stephanie Rietschlin of Mansfield, Cecelia and Charles Warren of Milan, Joan and Joseph Raccuia of Dublin, Sara and Kim Tubergen of Angola, Indiana, Lora and Lee Brenneman of Crestline, Mary Lu and Mark Howell of Dayton, Kathleen Rietschlin of Crestline, Lisa and Daniel Phillips of New Washington; 21 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren;
a brother, Eugene Rietschlin and Elva Reed of Crestline; 3 sisters, R. Pauline Arnholt of Medina, Teresa and James Hicks of Crestline; Charlene Spitan of Findlay. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Idonna Mae (Alt) Rietschlin in 2003, a son, James Rietschlin in 1993, a daughter Lucy Rietschlin in 1959, Son-in-law, Denzil Tuttle in 1992, a sister Leona M. Metzger and a brother, Raymond Rietschlin.
Friends may call on Wednesday, June 6, 2007, from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby where a Wake Service will be conducted at 8 PM. Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday at 10:30 AM at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Bethlehem with Father Nick Cunningham officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Memorial expressions may be made to the church or Sacred Heart School.
The family would appreciate on-line condolences at
Turnerfuneralhomeshelby.com
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Family_of: Leonard Rietschlin
Your_Name: Don & Kathy Yockey
Condolence:
We would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family of Leonard Rietschlin. Leonard called the square dances held by Christ Child Society of Mansfield. He brought hours of pleasure to many over the years. Your family is in our prayers. Many special memories will keep him close in your heart.
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Family_of: Leonard Rietschlin
Your_Name: Jean Howard (Roush)
Condolence:
Rick, I was so sorry to hear about your dad. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. Jean Roush Howard
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Family_of: Leonard Rietschlin
Your_Name: Sharon (Alt) Shields & family
Condolence:
Dear Celia, Joan, Sara, Lori, Mary Lu, Ricky, Kathy & Lisa,
I am so sad about your Dad. I loved him and will always remember him as one of my favorite Uncles. I have such fond memories of us as kids and him cooking breakfast for all of us. He was a very special man. Although it is a sad day for us, I hope you all will find comfort in knowing that he and your Mom are together again and are now safe in the arms of our Lord. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. I wish I could be there with you. Hugs to all of you. Much Love, Sharon & family
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Family_of: Leonard Rietschlin
Your_Name: Jenny Galante
Condolence:
Rick and Mary Lu, my deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your father. You are all in my prayers.
Jenny Heydinger Galante
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Family_of: Leonard Rietschlin
Your_Name: Connie Rowland (White)
Condolence:
Rick and Kathy,
Iam sorry to hear about your dads passing. He touched so many lives in a positive way. May that be a comfort to you at this time.
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Family_of: Leonard Rietschlin
Your_Name: Crawford Co Farm Service Office
Condolence:
We would like to express our sympathy at the passing of your father. Leonard’s pleasant personality and warm smile will be missed by all those who knew him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Family_of: Leonard Rietschlin
Your_Name: Todd & Jackie Fike
Condolence:
Condolence:
We would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family of Leonard Rietschlin. It was an honor and privilege to serve with him on the county Farm Bureau Board. It was because of Leonard that I got involved with the organization.
Your family is in our prayers. Peace be with you all.
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Family_of: Leonard Rietschlin
Your_Name: Karl Sutter
Condolence:
I would like to extend my sympathy to all of you. I liked the way Leonard always had a smile on his face whenever I saw him.
Respectfully, Karl
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Family_of: Leonard Rietschlin
Your_Name: Bill & Kristin Hand
Condolence:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Bill & Kristin Hand
(Stephanie Rietschlin’s Sister & Brother-in-law)