Beverly Leis Obituary

Beverly J. Leis

Beverly J. Leis, 79, of Miller City, passed away at 7:08 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 8, 1943, in Leipsic, to the late John and Martha (Kuhlman) Deters. She married Lavon Leis on Nov. 17, 1962, and he preceded her death Oct. 10, 2006.

Beverly's survivors include two children, James (Jan) Leis of Miller City and Kathleen Schmitz of Glandorf; five grandchildren, John (Skylar) Leis, Jessica (Derrick) Schierloh, Jennifer (Chad) Schroeder, Kelly Schmitz, and Bradley Schmitz; three great-grandchildren, Mack Schierloh, Lincoln Schroeder, Scarlett Leis, and two more on the way; and sister, Roselia Verhoff of Ottawa.

She was also preceded in death by a son-in-law, David Schmitz; brother, Harold Deters; three sisters, Angela Westrick Schulte, Dolores Verhoff, and Viola Maag; brothers-in-law, Alton Westrick, Wilfred Schulte, Ralph Verhoff, Omer Maag, Gerald Verhoff, John Siefker, and Donald Niese; and sisters-in-law, Catherine Deters, Dolores Siefker, and Marvelle Niese.

Bev retired from Miller City-New Cleveland Schools in 1997 after 30 years of service, serving as the treasurer for the final 14 years of her career. Bev was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church, where she was an organist for 43 years. In addition, she was active on church committees and was a member of Rosary Alter Society and Catholic Ladies of Columbia.

Bev enjoyed spending time with her family and attending the many activities of her grandchildren. She enjoyed sewing and was a member of Sewing 4 Fun group. She really enjoyed sewing for her children and grandchildren.

She also enjoyed history and was a member of Ohio History Connection and Putnam County Historical Society where she also volunteered. She did extensive research into her family's genealogy and published and distributed the information to her family.

Bev was a member of Miller City Sportsman Club and Friends of the Putnam County District Library.

Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, at St Nicholas Catholic Church, Miller City, with Father Scott Perry officiating. Visitation will be 2-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022, at LOVE FUNERAL HOME, Ottawa. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome.com.