LeRoy Germann
October 24, 1925 — May 22, 2013
LeRoy R. Germann, 87, of Van Wert, died at 11:05 a.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert. He was born October 24, 1925, in Van Wert, the son of the late Russell and Lucille (Bush) Germann. He married Esther (Case) Germann, who survives in Van Wert.
Mr. Germann was a Van Wert County deputy sheriff under Sheriff Wilmer Clay and was a lifetime farmer.
He was a member of St. Thomas Lutheran Church in rural Van Wert County and was a Pleasant Township trustee for 15 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in World War II and was a member of American Legion Post 178 in Van Wert. He also raced standard-bred racehorses for more than 30 years.
In addition to his wife, survivors include three children, Delorse (Ronald) Hartman, Patty (Paul) Williams and Danny (Alycia) Germann, all of Van Wert; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
A brother, Alfred Germann; and two grandchildren, David M. Crisenberry and Rodney E. Stegaman, also preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 29, at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory in Van Wert, with the Rev. Timothy Sims officiating. Burial will be in Evangelical Protestant Cemetery in rural Van Wert County.
Calling hours are from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, at the funeral home.
Preferred memorial: A charity of donor's choice.