1924 - 2010 (85 years)
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Name |
Harold Alvin Leis |
Born |
30 Oct 1924 |
Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada [1] |
Gender |
Male |
Business |
Leis Feed and Supply |
Residence |
1983 |
Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada |
Eby ID Number |
Waterloo-203955 |
Died |
22 Mar 2010 [1] |
Buried |
Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada [1] |
Person ID |
I203955 |
Generations |
Last Modified |
9 Sep 2024 |
Father |
Ezra E. Leis, b. 25 Oct 1897, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada , d. 20 Apr 1966, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (Age 68 years) |
Mother |
Elizabeth Wagler, b. 28 Nov 1898, , Virginia, USA , d. 13 Nov 1983, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada (Age 84 years) |
Married |
25 Apr 1920 |
Family ID |
F45831 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
Family |
Ruth Steinman, b. 15 Dec 1926, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada , d. 29 Nov 2013 (Age 86 years) |
Children |
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Last Modified |
11 Sep 2024 |
Family ID |
F57139 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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Notes |
- LEIS, Harold A. \endash It is with heartfelt sorrow that the Leis family announces the sudden passing of their beloved HAL on Monday, March 22, 2010 while curling. Harold Alvin Leis was born in Wellesley 85 yrs ago and was the son of the late Ezra Leis and Elizabeth Wagler. Harold owned Leis Feed and Supply until he retired in 1989 and was a volunteer fireman for 45 yrs, 12 as fire chief. He was a man who lived out his faith in the community and his church. He was a founder and member of Wellesley Mennonite Church, Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp and Pond View Retirement Community. To the day of his death he was active in golf, curling and horseshoes and prior to retirement, hockey, soft ball, slow pitch and tennis. He loved to challenge his children and grandchildren in these activities as well as card games where he rarely lost. Beloved husband of Ruth (Steinmann) for 62 years. Loving father of Gary Leis (Brenda) of Wellesley, Ron Wasylycia-Leis (Judy) of Winnipeg, Judy Johnson of Saskatoon, Sandy Poole (George) of Wellesley, former son-in-law Tom Johnson and predeceased by infant son Larry Michael. Ever remembered by his 21 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Sadly missed brother of Mahlon Leis (Marie) of Tavistock and brother-in-law of Gerry Leis, Noreen Steinman both of Kitchener and his nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, brother Herb Leis, and brother-in-law Roy Steinman. He was Dad and Grandpa to more than just his immediate family and his strong, quiet leadership and love for all will be carried in the hearts of many. Visitation at Wellesley Mennonite Church, 157 David Street, Wellesley on Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 7-9 pm and Thursday March 25, 2010 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. Interment with immediate family at Rush's Cemetery, Friday March 25, 2010 followed by a service in Celebration of his Life at 3:30 pm at Steinmann Mennonite Church, 1316 Snyder Rd. W. Baden. Due to allergies, family is requesting no flowers. Donations in memory of Harold may be made to Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp or Wellesley Mennonite Church. Arrangements entrusted to Futher-Franklin Funeral Home, Wellesley. 519-656-2880
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| Born - 30 Oct 1924 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada |
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| Residence - 1983 - Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada |
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| Buried - - Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada |
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