James L. Leppert

James L. Leppert, 87, of Curtice, Ohio, passed away peacefully at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg, on March 30, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born May 31, 1927, in Hilliard, Ohio, to Joseph L. and Mae I. (Nunamaker) Leppert. He was the middle child of 15 children. He graduated from Hilliard High School, Class of 1946. After that he served in the U.S. Navy in WWII and was recalled to service during the Korean War. He met his future wife, Bertha, on a blind date, and they were married on September 3, 1950. Jim owned and operated his own business, J.L. Leppert & Son Enterprises. His true passion was being a farmer foremost; but being the enterprising individual he was, he worked construction (building and remodeling), operated a trucking business, was a land developer (Wildflower Place), and was even a restaurant owner (Cornerstone Inn) during his life. He was an important member of the community, holding numerous positions in different organizations and obtained numerous awards for tomato production and many other innovative ideas that he had. Jim was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Williston, Ohio. He and Bertha traveled extensively in their Prevost bus for almost 30 years, meeting many new people all across the country. They enjoyed numerous winters in Palm Springs. They also visited many countries around the world, collecting many treasures from each country. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 64 years, Bertha; his children, Chris Hamilton, Susan Kingery, Dana Leppert, and Joan Leppert. Jim had nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren, who all brought much happiness and joy to him. He is also survived by four brothers and many nieces and nephews. His parents and ten brothers and sisters preceded him in death. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 1, 2015, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Robinson-Walker Funeral Home & Crematory, 501 West St., Genoa. The funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 2, 2015, at St. John Lutheran Church, 21140 W. Toledo St., Williston, with burial to follow in Allen Township Cemetery, Williston. Memorial contributions may be made to the Luther Home of Mercy, 5810 N. Main St., P.O. Box 187, Williston, OH 43468; or a charity of the donors choice.