Wesley E. Lepper

Wesley E. Lepper, age 95, passed away unexpectedly in his home on June 12, 2023. He was born October 13, 1927 in Toledo, Ohio to Horace and Pearl Lepper.

Wesley attended Waite High School until the age of 17 when he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He was assigned to the U.S.S. Capricornus - KA57 as a Seaman First Class USNR where he served in the Pacific until his honorable discharge on July 13, 1946.

Shortly after returning home from WWII, he met the love of his life, Dolores "Laurie" Mann, on a blind date hayride. They were married April 18, 1948 and celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary April 18, 2023.

After his marriage to Dolores, Wesley worked for Zedlitz Meat Market for several years. Eventually he became employed by Foodtown Supermarket in Maumee as a meat cutter then was promoted to manager of the meat department. He remained with Foodtown until his retirement at the age of 62. Wes was a life member of Maumee VFW Post #11115, from its beginning until its disbandment, and was a current member of the American Legion Post 320 in Maumee. Also, he proudly served as chaplain for the Lucas County Burial Corps for several years. He was such a proud WWII veteran who loved to share stories with his family, friends or anyone who came along and was willing to listen. Wes and Laurie were lifelong members of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Maumee from its beginning. The last five years they attended Maumee Community Church.

Wes enjoyed gardening, jigsaw puzzles, daily scratch off lottery tickets, surfing Facebook, and reading the Blade on his iPad. Above all, his biggest enjoyment and love was spending time with his wife and family.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Dolores; children, Cheryl (Doug) Lajiness, Gary Lepper, Tami (John) Wittmann; 10 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Beverly Neidig; and 10 nieces and nephews.

The family will receive guests on Thursday, June 29, 2023 from 2:00 pm until 6:00 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home - Southwest Chapel (419-381-1900), 4752 Heatherdowns Blvd, Toledo, OH, where a Memorial Service will begin at 6:00 pm. Interment will be private at Riverside Cemetery in Maumee.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to Maumee Community Church, The American Heart Association, or The American Lung Association.

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