Leo D. Haenftling

Leo D. Haenftling, aged 90 died on June 27, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years Dorothy "Louise" (Dycus Jackson) Haenftling; stepdaughter, Pamela (George) Arfield of Sarasota, Florida; daughters, Darlene (Leon) Sheridan of DeSoto, Missouri, Donna (Bill) Vair, and sister, Dorthea Thomas of Akron, Ohio. He leaves behind 6 grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by stepson, Robert K. Jackson II; parents, Walter and Prima (Schlossnagle) Haenftling; brother, Earl (Millie) Haenftling, and sister, Ruth (Michael) Buckle. Leo was born in Accident, Maryland where he lived until he joined the Army during WWII. A Disabled American Veteran, he was awarded the Purple Heart and the Silver Star for bravery in action in the Pacific, where he was wounded. After his recovery and return to the U.S. Leo moved to Akron and was employed by Standard Oil in addition, he owned a farm in Atwater. He was very active in the Atwater Congregational Church and the Atwater Lions Club. He was a member of the Deerfield American Legion, VFW, DAV, and Teamsters Local 348.

The family will receive family and friends Friday, July 3rd at the Atwater Congregational Church, 1237 State Route 183, Atwater, OH from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, where funeral services will follow at 1:30 PM. Burial will be held at Atwater Cemetery. There will be a small reception following the burial in the church social hall. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Atwater Fire Department, 6570 Waterloo Road, Atwater, OH 44201 or Hospice of Visiting Nurse Service- Akron General Foundation, C/o AG Foundation, 1 Akron General Avenue, Akron, OH 44307. Bissler & Sons Funeral Home are handling the arrangements.