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Lewis F. Leppelmeier

Birth	:	21 Jun 1933 Williams County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	1 Sep 2018 Bryan, Williams County, Ohio, USA
Burial	:	Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4261017, -84.7099991
Description	:	Lewis F. Leppelmeier, age 85, of Edgerton, Ohio, died at 6:55 P.M. on Saturday, September 1, 2018, at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Bryan, where he was a patient, after a brief illness. Mr. Leppelmeier was a 1952 graduate of Edgerton High School and a veteran of the United States Army. A lifelong farmer, he also operated a ditching and trenching business and sheared sheep. He was an active member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church near Edgerton, serving as a deacon, Sunday School superintendent and on the cemetery board. His greatest joys were attending the fairs, watching his kids... Read More	Lewis F. Leppelmeier, age 85, of Edgerton, Ohio, died at 6:55 P.M. on Saturday, September 1, 2018, at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Bryan, where he was a patient, after a brief illness. Mr. Leppelmeier was a 1952 graduate of Edgerton High School and a veteran of the United States Army. A lifelong farmer, he also operated a ditching and trenching business and sheared sheep. He was an active member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church near Edgerton, serving as a deacon, Sunday School superintendent and on the cemetery board. His greatest joys were attending the fairs, watching his kids and grandkids showing animals, and also attending sporting events, cheering on his grandchildren with the Edgerton Bulldogs and Stryker and McComb Panthers. Lewis F. Leppelmeier was born on June 21, 1933, near Edgerton, the son of Alvin and Sadie M. (Baerlin) Leppelmeier. He married his wife of fifty-nine years, Janice E. Lorntz, on June 21, 1959, at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Edgerton, and she survives. Surviving in addition to his wife are his children, Jay (Linda) Leppelmeier, of McComb, Ohio, April (Scott) Sloan, of Stryker, Ohio, and Ray (Robin) Leppelmeier, of Edgerton; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Nancy Hook, of Butler, Indiana; and a sister-in-law, Ellen Leppelmeier, of Warsaw, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Irvin Leppelmeier; and a brother-in-law, Donald Hook. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 5, 2018, from 4:00-8:00 P.M. in the Krill Funeral Home, 114 East Hull Street, Edgerton. Services will be held on Thursday, September 6, 2018, at 11:00 A.M. in Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 01018 Cicero Road, Edgerton, with visitation one hour prior to the service in the church, beginning at 10:00 A.M. Interment will follow in Zion Lutheran Cemetery. Grave side military rites will be conducted by the United States Army Honor Guard. Memorials are requested to Zion Lutheran Church.

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Where is Lewis F. Leppelmeier's memorial?
Lewis F. Leppelmeier's memorial is located at: Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Defiance County, USA.
When did Lewis F. Leppelmeier death?
Lewis F. Leppelmeier death on 1 Sep 2018 in Bryan, Williams County, Ohio, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Lewis F. Leppelmeier's memorial?
Latitude: 41.4261017
Longitude: -84.7099991

Family Members:

Parent

Alvin F. Leppelmeier

(1895 - 1935)

Sadie M. Baerlin Leppelmeier

(1895 - 1989)

Spouse

Janice E. Lorntz Leppelmeier

(1940 - 2021)

Siblings

Irvin F. Leppelmeier

(1928 - 2006)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4261017, -84.7099991

2. Tamarack Cemetery
Milford Township, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4117012, -84.7089005

3. Maple Grove Cemetery
Edgerton, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4435997, -84.7521973

4. St. Mary's Cemetery
Edgerton, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4441120, -84.7542700

5. Clarksville Cemetery
Edgerton, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4281006, -84.7677994

6. Thomas Cemetery
Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4769100, -84.6994240

7. Upper Lost Creek Cemetery
Farmer, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3840000, -84.6700000

8. Kemp Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3703003, -84.6802979

9. Skelton Cemetery
Edgerton, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4646380, -84.7728980

10. Farmer Cemetery
Farmer, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3903008, -84.6410980

11. Melbern-Neihardt Cemetery
Melbern, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4633600, -84.6416330

12. Williams Center Cemetery
Williams Center, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4288902, -84.6125031

13. Yackee Cemetery
Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4707985, -84.6324997

14. Fetters Cemetery
Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4519500, -84.6159900

15. Lost Creek Cemetery
Farmer, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3553000, -84.6700000

16. Farnham Cemetery
Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4664001, -84.8003006

17. West Buffalo Cemetery
Blakeslee, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5135994, -84.6956024

18. Big Run Cemetery
Butler, DeKalb County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4284019, -84.8330765

19. Hepker Cemetery
Blakeslee, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5136620, -84.6707873

20. Butler Memorial Gardens
Butler, DeKalb County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4307770, -84.8341690

21. Wartenbe Cemetery
Stafford Township, DeKalb County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3746986, -84.8171997

22. Hicksville Amish Cemetery
Hicksville, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3363920, -84.7655710

23. Brown Cemetery
Bryan, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4822006, -84.5935974

24. Butler Cemetery
Butler, DeKalb County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4301643, -84.8493652