Cover photo for Florence Wells Leiter's Obituary
Florence Wells Leiter Profile Photo

Florence Wells Leiter

d. April 22, 2019

Florence Wells Leiter

Florence Wells Leiter, 95, formerly of Van Wert, Ohio passed away Monday, April 22, 2019 at the Cedars, Leo, Indiana.

Florence was born in Somerdale, Ohio on Dec. 8, 1923, a daughter of the late Lloyd & Louise (Eschmann) Rader.

During World War II Florence worked at Timken Roller Bearing Factory. Most of her working working life she was a press operator at Eagle Picher, Grabill, IN; a member of the Van Wert Garden Club, Convoy Grange & First United Methodist Church of Van Wert. She was a loving wife, mother & grandmother.

Florence wil be sadly missed by her children, Sherry (Harold) Kreischer, Marcia Bergman, George Roger (Shirley), Michael, Bruce & Randy (Rhonda) Wells; 11  grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren & 2 great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, George Wells, Jr. & Stan Leiter, son, Thomas Wells and 3 siblings.

Service is Saturday, April 27, 2019, 11 am with viewing one hour prior at Dooley Funeral Home, 202 W. River St., Antwerp, Ohio.

Viewing is also Friday, April 26, 2019, 4 - 8 pm at Dooley Funeral Home, Antwerp.

She will be laid to rest in Maumee Cemetery, Antwerp.

Memorials are to Heartland Hospice or The Cedars.

Fond memories may be shared at www.dooleyfuneralhome.com

FLOWERS AND OTHER TRIBUTES MAY BE DELIVERED TO THE FLOWER DELIVER AREA THURSDAY, 8 AM TO 5 PM AND FRIDAY. 9 AM TO 2 PM

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Florence Wells Leiter, please visit our flower store.

Past Services

Visitation

Friday, April 26, 2019

4:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)

First Presbyterian Church of Antwerp

126 W River St, Antwerp, OH 45813

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Guestbook

Visits: 14

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Send Flowers

Send Flowers

Plant A Tree

Plant A Tree