Leo Charles Lucius, 87, of CR 38, Tiffin, Ohio, died at 6:53 p.m. Tuesday, February 8, 2005
in Mercy Hospital of Tiffin.
He was born December 14, 1917, in New Riegel, Ohio, to Peter and Catherine (Kirian) Lucius.
His wife, Elizabeth Anna (Kleinfelter) Lucius, whom he married May 24, 1941, in St. Patrick Catholic Church of Bascom, Ohio died February 12, 2004.
Surviving are children: Rose Ann (James) Kessler, New Riegel; Larry J. Lucius, Fostoria;
Janet M. Lucius, Columbus; Mary Lucius, Oak Harbor; Karen Lucius, Curtice; Brenda Lucius and David Leo (Mary Jane) Lucius, both of Tiffin; 9 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren; and a brother John (Dorothy) Lucius of Tiffin.
He was preceded by an infant daughter, Mary, a grandson, Tony Kessler, 3 brothers: Louis, George and Alfred Lucius, 3 sisters: Corrine Wagner, Norine Kern, and Clara Durnwald.
A retired farmer, Mr. Lucius was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church, Liberty Twp.
He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.
The funeral Mass will be at 10:30 AM Saturday, February 12, 2005 at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Liberty Twp with Rev. Art Newiadomski officiating. Burial will be in St. Andrew Catholic Church Cemetery. A rosary will be recited 8PM Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or a charity of the donor’s choice in care of Hannay-Traunero Funeral Home, 214 S. Monroe Street, Tiffin, Ohio, 44883. 419-447-3113.