Leonard F. Zeitschel, 95

MARION STATION - Leonard F. Zeitschel, 95, formerly of Brooklyn Park (Baltimore), died Sunday, Oct. 21, 2007, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury.

Born in Baltimore on Sept. 23, 1912, he was a son of the late Alfred and Anne Lay Zeitschel. His wife, Elizabeth Ford Zeitschel, died in July 1982. He had been making his home in Marion Station for more than 12 years.

He was a retired truck driver for Seagram's in Relay. A member of Marion Baptist Church, he enjoyed gardening, fishing and hunting.

He is survived by three children, Patricia E. Lohmeyer of Bel Air, Jo Ann Klebe and husband Leroy of Baltimore and Leonard Michael Zeitschel and wife Kathy of Columbia; six grandchildren, John T. Lohmeyer, III of Forest Hill, David M. Lohmeyer of Pylesville, Kelly N. Zeitschel of Columbia, Leroy Klebe, Jr. of Baltimore, Douglas Klebe of Logansville, Pa., and Michelle N. Wagner of Baltimore; eight great-grandchildren, Aimee R. Pitts of New Orleans, Laura L. Lohmeyer of Frederick, Misty N. Penaherrera of Baltimore, Randy Taylor of Baltimore, Samantha Klebe of Logansville, Daniel Klebe of Logansville, Kristina E. Lohmeyer of Joppatown and Joshua M. Lohmeyer of Egg Harbor Township, N.J.; one great-great-grandson, Aidan P. Penaherrera of Baltimore; two sisters, Freda Roberts of Baltimore and Pauline Harris of Severna Park; one brother, William Zeitschel of Florida; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Along with his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by one brother, Al Zeitschel.

Funeral services were held Oct. 25 at Marion Baptist Church in Marion Station. The Rev. Joe Barnes officiated. Graveside committal services followed Oct. 26, at Glen Haven Memorial Park in Glen Burnie.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are requested to be sent to Marion Baptist Church Building Fund, 5833 Crisfield Highway, Marion Station, Md. 21838.

Arrangements were in the care of Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home in Crisfield.