Carl S. Lease, of Toledo, died Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at Hospice of NW Ohio-Toledo at the age of 94. He was born in Tiffin, Ohio on September 8, 1916 to Bert B. and Fern C. (Fogelman) Lease.
Carl graduated from high school in 1934 and pursued business management courses at the University of Toledo. He had been employed with Abbey Etna Machine Co., AFM Mfg. and retired as a Mfg. engineer from DeVilbiss Co in 1982.
His memberships included Toledo Management Association, Augsburg Lutheran church, where he was a soloist and choir member and currently a member at Hope Lutheran Church.
He was an avid golfer, fisherman and loved bowling.
His parents, brother, Earl C. Lease and sister, Iva F. Lease Miller preceded him in death.
Surviving is his wife of 74 years, Juanita; children, Mary Ellen, Cookie, Stephen Daniel and R. Thomas; 9 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren and 14 step great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at the Foth-Dorfmeyer Mortuary, 3815 Sylvania Ave. (at Woodley Rd.) on Friday from 1-5 p.m.
Funeral services will be held privately.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Hope Lutheran Church or to Hospice of NW Ohio.
The family wishes to thank Hospice for all their care and compassion shown to them.