Henry F. Leopold Henry "Hank" F. Leopold, 92, of Defiance, passed away Saturday, January 29th, 2011 at Twin Rivers Care and Rehabilitation Center in Defiance. He was born in Ottawa, Ohio on February 21, 1918, he was the son of the late Bernard "Ben" and Bertha (Ellerbrock) Leopold. He was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church. An U.S. Army veteran of WW II serving in the European Theater. He was a life member of the Jewell American Legion, Life member of the Defiance VFW, and life member of the Defiance D.A.V. Henry married Mary (Herr) Leopold Aug. 9, 1941 and she survives. He worked as a surveyor at the Fulton County Engineering office for 14 years. He had also worked at the Zeller Corp. for 18 years and the State of Ohio for 7 years. He is survived by his wife of 69 years: Mary, four daughters: Delores Leopold, Judy (Russ) Baxter of Conover, N.C., Shirley Robinson of Flagstaff, Arizona, Carol Klinger of Defiance three sons: Robert (Deb) Leopold of Defiance, Charles (Janice) Leopold of Defiance, Daniel (Venus) Leopold of Gilbert, Arizona. three sisters: Margene Ankney , Juanita Reiman , and Mary Lou Herder all of Defiance a brother: Winferd Leopold of Duluth, Minn. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by a brother Edmund Leopold, a sister Lucinda McFeeters, a grandson and a great grandson. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at at St. Michael's Catholic Church, at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 1st, with Father John Stites officiating. Visitation is Monday 2-8 at Lawson-Roessner Funeral Home where the rosary will be recited at 7:30 and Tuesday 10-11 at St. Michael's Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Michael's Cemetery. Suggested memorials are to Defiance Area Hospice or the church. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.defiancefuneralhome.com.

Visitation

JAN 31. 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EST)

Lawson-Roessner Funeral Home 1753 S. Clinton St. Defiance, OH, 43512

Visitation

FEB 1. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EST)

St. Michael's Catholic Church 5400 Moser Rd. Defiance, OH, 43512

Service

FEB 1. 11:00 AM (EST)

St. Michael's Catholic Church 5400 Moser Rd. Defiance, OH, 43512