Leo August Schmelzer
October 4, 1934 — May 31, 2021
Leo August Schmelzer, 86, passed into eternal life May 31, 2021. He was born October 4, 1934 in Bremen, Ohio the son of Leo Sr. and Loretta (Wisenberger) Schmelzer. He was a member of the Little Flock Charismatic Prayer Group, where he served faithfully for many years. He was a lifelong farmer in the Bremen area.
Leo is survived by his wife of 64 years, Eileen (Nash) Schmelzer; children, Stephen (Susan) Schmelzer, Lisa (Jeffrey) Spires and Judy (Ian) Wohrer; 8 grandchildren, Joe (Aunnie) Spires, Luke (Abby) Schmelzer, Matthew (Erin) Spires, Danielle (Chad) Kilbarger, Jeremiah Spires, Leah (Jerry) Schmelzer, Blake and Megan Wohrer; 8 great-grandchildren, Nick and Miley Schmelzer, Reese and Braelyn Spires, Allison Spires, Noah and Grace Kilbarger, Skylar Bellville; brothers, John (Eleanor) and James (Barbara) Schmelzer; sister, Veronica (Bob) Hammond; and sister-in-law, Teresa Schmelzer; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Francis Schmelzer.
A time to visit with Leo’s family will take place Thursday from 2 – 4 PM and 6 – 8 PM at the Morgan Funeral Home, Bremen. A Mass of Chrisitian Burial will be Friday at 10 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Bremen with Father Peter Gideon officiating. Graveside services will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Contributions may be made in Leo’s memory to Fairhope Hospice, 282 Sells Road, Lancaster, Ohio 43130. A special thanks to the staff at Carriage Court for their wonderful care to Leo and his family. Online condolences at www.morganfuneralhomeohio.com
Leo is survived by his wife of 64 years, Eileen (Nash) Schmelzer; children, Stephen (Susan) Schmelzer, Lisa (Jeffrey) Spires and Judy (Ian) Wohrer; 8 grandchildren, Joe (Aunnie) Spires, Luke (Abby) Schmelzer, Matthew (Erin) Spires, Danielle (Chad) Kilbarger, Jeremiah Spires, Leah (Jerry) Schmelzer, Blake and Megan Wohrer; 8 great-grandchildren, Nick and Miley Schmelzer, Reese and Braelyn Spires, Allison Spires, Noah and Grace Kilbarger, Skylar Bellville; brothers, John (Eleanor) and James (Barbara) Schmelzer; sister, Veronica (Bob) Hammond; and sister-in-law, Teresa Schmelzer; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Francis Schmelzer.
A time to visit with Leo’s family will take place Thursday from 2 – 4 PM and 6 – 8 PM at the Morgan Funeral Home, Bremen. A Mass of Chrisitian Burial will be Friday at 10 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Bremen with Father Peter Gideon officiating. Graveside services will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Contributions may be made in Leo’s memory to Fairhope Hospice, 282 Sells Road, Lancaster, Ohio 43130. A special thanks to the staff at Carriage Court for their wonderful care to Leo and his family. Online condolences at www.morganfuneralhomeohio.com
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