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Jose Leal Obituary
Mar 18, 1949 - Feb 13, 2023
Fremont
Jose Leal, 73, of Fremont, passed away unexpectedly Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, at his home.
He was born March 18, 1949, in New Braunfels, Texas, the son of Ramon and Luz (Silvas) Leal. Jose left high school to join U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and later he became a member of U.S. Army Reserve. Jose worked at Ford Motor Company, Lorain, for 19 years before retiring. He also spent his time doing bodywork and painting cars. He was a life-time member of V.F.W. Post 2529 and member of Christian Motorcyclists Association.
Jose is survived by his children, Jarrod Leal of Greenfield, Indiana, Jose (Bethany) Leal of Clyde, Victoriana (Craig) Wismer of Clyde, Amanda (John Patrlja) Leal of Sandusky, Richard (Michelle Gordon) Alexander of Sandusky, Shane Alexander of Sandusky, and Amber (JuJuan Forney) of Sandusky; two brothers, Ramon (Kathy) Leal of Sandusky and Adolfo (Barb) Leal of Huron; 26 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; grandsons, Jarrod Leal Jr. and Jose Leal Jr.; six brothers, Ramon Jr., Fernando, Rojelio "Rocky," Alejo "Big Alex," Roberto, and Alejandro "Little Alex"; and sister, Odilia "Lilly" Long.
Jose's celebration of life will be 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, at David F Koch Funeral & Cremation Services, 520 Columbus Ave., Sandusky. Military honors will be conducted by American Legion Post #83 and VFW Post #2529.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, 4900 Tuttle Crossing Blvd., Dublin, Ohio, 43016, or online at davethomasfoundation.org.
Your memories and words of comfort may be shared with Jose's family at davidfkoch.com.
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