Harold Alvin Leis

1924 - 2010  (85 years)

• 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	6 Apr 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	1. Larry Michael Leis,   b. 2 Feb 1949,   d. 3 Feb 1949  (Age 0 years)   2. Gary Douglas Leis
  Last Modified	7 Apr 2024
  Family ID	F57139	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• 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

  
  

• Sources

  [S241] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley - Rushes CC#4536 Waterloo Region Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society. Leis/ Harold A./ 1924- / His wife/ Ruth Steinmann/ 1926- / Together forever [Back] Leis

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - 30 Oct 1924 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - 1983 - Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada Buried - - Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth