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Chester Grant Leslie Jr.

September 21, 1936 — February 22, 2022

Thompson

Chester Grant Leslie, Jr, age 85, of Thompson, OH, died on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 surrounded by family at his home.

Chester was born September 21, 1936 in Ravenna, OH to the late Chester and Mary (McMahon) Leslie Sr.

He was a Graduate of David Anderson High School in Lisbon, OH.  Worked a career in finance and banking. Accomplished golfer in the Pro-Am and multiple hole-in-one competition.  A member of the Donkey & Mule Association of the western reserve. He was a great storyteller and with a grand sense of humor.  He loved his time with his grandchildren the most.

He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years Ruth Leslie; children, Beth Atwell, Michael (Julie Bauch) Leslie; grandchildren, Aaron (Misty) Atwell, Ryan (Vanessa) Leslie, Katie (Jake) Hoium, Charlie Leslie; great-grandchildren, Lexi and Carson Atwell, Peyton, and Zoey Leslie; sister, Mary Ann Zalewski, sister-in-law, Kim Leslie many nieces, nephews and great nieces, nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Philip, Terrence and Jon Paul Leslie; aunt, Frances McMahon; and brother-in-law, Robert Zalewski.

Calling hours will be held 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Saturday, February 26, 2022 at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory.  Funeral services will be held 2:30 PM Saturday, February 26, 2022, at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory with Fr. Chad Johnson officiating.  Burial will follow at Standing Rock Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve.

Services in care of Bissler & Sons Funeral Home, 628 W Main Street, Kent, Ohio 44240.

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Visitation

Saturday, February 26, 2022

1:30 - 2:30 pm (Eastern time)

Bissler & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory

628 West Main Street, Kent, OH 44240

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Funeral Service

Saturday, February 26, 2022

Starts at 2:30 pm (Eastern time)

Bissler & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory

628 West Main Street, Kent, OH 44240

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