Leroy N. Wittler
Fort Jennings – Leroy N. Wittler, 69, of Fort Jennings died 4:17 p.m. Sunday, June 9, 2013 at St. Rita's Putnam County Ambulatory Care Center.  He was born October 10, 1943 in Fort Jennings to the late John C. and Emma (Ellerbrock) Wittler.  On October 10, 1970 he married Jane L. Hoersten, who survives in Fort Jennings.
Also surviving is his son:  Gregory (Martha) Wittler of Akron; granddaughter:  Anastasia Wittler of Akron; 4 brothers: Kenny (Carol) Wittler of Ottoville, Eugene (Norma) Wittler of Defiance, John (Mary Lou) Wittler and Robert (Joyce) Wittler, both of Delphos; 4 sisters-in-law: Rosemary Wittler of Fort Jennings, Norma Wittler of Delphos, Lucille (Bob) Lammers of Ottoville, and Bernice Wittler of Florida.
Leroy is preceded in death by 4 brothers: Norman Wittler, Elmer Wittler, Harold Wittler and Leander Wittler; 2 sisters: Eileen Calvelage and Rita Will; and 3 brothers- in- law:  Daniel Calvelage , Merle Will and P. Charles Calvelage.
Leroy retired from General Motors Power Train, Defiance.  He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Fort Jennings.  He was also a member of the Delphos Eagles, a charter member of the Fort Jennings Lion's Club, and a social member of the Ottoville VFW.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 13, 2013 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Fort Jennings, with Father Charles Obinwa officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  Visitation will be Wednesday from 2 to 8 p.m. at LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Jackson Township and one hour prior to the service on Thursday at church.  There will be a scripture service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be given to St. Joseph Catholic Church, Fort Jennings or to the Putnam County animal shelter.  Condolences may be expressed at: www.lovefuneralhome.com.

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