Leander E Crock

Leander E. Crock age 85 of Caldwell, OH passed away Tuesday March 16th, 2010 at the Grant Medical Center in Columbus, OH. He was born July 4th, 1924 in Noble County, OH a son of the late Roman and Sophia Schafer Crock. Lee served and protected his nation in the U.S. Army in WWII in the European Theater. Following his return to Noble County, Lee went on to found and operate several businesses, a few being The Food Center Emporium, Caldwell Lumber, Crock Construction and the Summit Acres Nursing and Rehab. He enjoyed hunting and traveling. For many years Lee was active in the Noble County Chamber of Commerce, Local and State Level Politics. He was a member of St. Mary's of the Immaculate Conception Church in Fulda and was very passionate about the Feed The Children Program. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a Sister Pauline Crum, a Brother Joseph Crock and Granddaughter Roberta Robinson. Lee is survived by his wife Bonnie Crock of the home, whom he married May of 1991; Daughters Judy (Jack) Robinson and Vickie Sawyer all of Caldwell; Sons Don (Julie) Crock, Dennis (Thomasina) Crock, Edward (Kathy) Crock and Dan (Vanessa) Sawyer all of Caldwell; Grandchildren Brian, Troy, Jackie and Tyler Robinson J.R. Sayre, Dominic and Angela Crock, Stephanie Chevalier, Brandon and Ryan Crock, Ranae Hamilton, Jeannette Feldner, Janelle Given and Raymond Smithberger, Wesley, Christopher and Brittany Crock, Annie Binkiewicz, Luke, Jacob & James Reyher, Justin Ayers, Daniel and Derek Sidwell, Bryan and Breanna Sawyer; 32 Great Grandchildren; Sister Lillian (Tom) Schockling of Caldwell; Sister-In-Law Lill Crock of Caldwell. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Friends will be received Friday, March 19th, 2010 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM at the Chandler Funeral Home, 609 West Street, Caldwell, OH 43724, with a Vigil Service at 8:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday at 10:30 AM at St. Mary's of the Immaculate Conception Church in Fulda with Rev. Father Thomas Hamm serving as Celebrant. Burial will follow in the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, where the Noble County Veteran Service Organizations will conduct military graveside services. The Family requests those wishing to make memorial contributions consider his favorite Charity Feed The Children, PO Box 36, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73101-0036.

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