Lester "Les" E. Leedy

Les retired from General Motors where he worked in the Power House for many years. He was a very active member of Ontario United Methodist Church and started and served, along with his late wife, the Wednesday Silver Citizen Meal program. He also enjoyed participating in Sunday school, Bible study groups and the Tuesday Fellowship meetings. He spent his free time reading and was a master wood craftsman. Being outdoors, hunting and fishing were common pastimes, with Canada being one of his favorite places to visit and fish. He remained active in his hobbies, fishing until he was 96 years old. Les enjoyed researching and learning about many historical places and events.

Les was a thoughtful, generous man, who embodied the definition of a gentleman. His family was very important to him and he treasured each moment spent in their company. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought him much joy and kept him young at heart. He shared many life lessons and his legacy will remain an important part of their lives forever.

He is survived by four grandchildren, Steve (Cheryl) Shell of Crestline, OH, Karen (John) Green of St. Leonard, MD, Michael Shell (Dominique Thibault) of Yardley, PA, Rebecca Shell of Syracuse, NY; a son-in-law, Allison (Susan) Shell of Shelby, OH; three step children, David (Judy) Kibler of Boerne, TX, Ruthann Kibler of Tucson, AZ, and Jerri (Monte) Holmes of Shelby, OH; four step grandchildren, Melissa Knoll, Mathew (Carrie) Kibler, Amanda Kibler (Jeremy Townley) and Eric Keaton; four great-grandchildren, Jack, Will, Sam and Maggie Green; five step great-grandchildren, Alex, Cody, and Bailey Knoll and David and Cole Kibler; many good friends; and his beloved church family at Ontario United Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Viola Leedy; second wife, June Kibler-Leedy; daughter, Tanya (Leedy) Shell; grandson, Christopher Shell; parents; and brother, Willard Leedy.

The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. Friday, March 18, 2016, at the Ontario Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 100 S. Lexington-Springmill Road. The funeral service will be held Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at Ontario United Methodist Church, 3540 Park Avenue West, with Rev. Peg Welch officiating. Additional visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the church. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, New Haven, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to Ontario United Methodist Church Endowment Fund.