In Memory

Leroy Edward Stauffer (1936-2019)

Leroy Edward Stauffer of Ashland, OH passed away early Monday morning, April 8, 2019, in his home with family by his side. He was 83, born in Ashland on February 4, 1936 to the late James and Helen (McMillen) Stauffer. Leroy graduated from Ashland High School, Class of 1954. He married the love of his life, the former Merlene Wait on December 13, 1953. He was employed at Eagle Rubber Company and John Deere Tractor Sales, each for an extended number of years. Later in life, Leroy also sold real estate through J.C. Meyer (now Howard Hanna). Most of all, he enjoyed being a farmer throughout his life. Leroy is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mrs. Merlene Stauffer of Ashland; one daughter, Beth (Ken) Keener of Ashland; two sons, Mark (Kay) Stauffer of Ashland and Doug (Patty) Stauffer of Ashland; thirteen grandchildren, Mindy (Adam) Gabriel of Upper Arlington, Molly (Joel) Crist of Columbus, Melissa (Matt) Wurster of Ashland, Megan (Ryan) West of Heath, Troy (Cassy) Stauffer of Jeromesville, Tyler Stauffer of Columbus, Dan (Kama) Stauffer of Ashland, Erin (Cliff) Gongwer of Columbus, David (Missy) Eaton of Jeromesville, Ryan (Sara) Keener of North Pole, Alaska, Steve Keener of Ashland, Clint (Cassie) Keener of Ashland; 25 great grandchildren; and three sisters, Sandra (Duane) Obrecht of Loudonville, Sherrill (Al) Goad of Ashland, and Susan (Pete) Rubba of State College, PA.