Oliver J. LaFleur, Jr., 92, of Toledo, passed away January 18, 2018,surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 11, 1925 to Mary and Oliver J. LaFleur, Sr. in Toledo.
Ollie was a veteran of the U.S. Navy Air Force and proudly served as an aviation radio man from 1943 to his discharge in 1946.
Ollie attended the University of Toledo and worked several years at Kroger Company in Toledo. He eventually was hired by Dana Spicer Manufacturing and retired in 1993 after 42 years of service. While working in the office at Kroger, he met and married Mary Ann (Carl). Ollie would pester Mary Ann on a regular basis until she finally agreed to go on a date. They were married on June 9, 1951 and enjoyed 66 years of marriage.
After retirement, Ollie and Mary Ann stayed busy by bowling at Southwyck Lanes, taking fun bus trips with friends, vacationing in the Caribbean, and making family memories at the family’s lake house in Indiana. Always looking for a bargain, Ollie loved to shop. He always knew the best price for any product or service. Ollie also had fun completing puzzles, reading, and swimming at the Eastern Community (Oregon) YMCA where he made many friends.
Faith was important to Ollie. He was a lifetime member of Epiphany of the Lord St. Thomas Aquinas parish where he served as greeter, Eucharistic minister and occasional usher.Ollie also enjoyed volunteering at church fish fries and festivals.
Ollie is survived by Mary Ann and their children Sue Lucero, Tom, Jeanine, Denise and Donna LaFleur; granddaughter Summer LaFleur Marrs (Ryan); grandson Shawn LaFleur; great granddaughter Bailey Marrs; brother-in-law Bill (Faye) Carl; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Donna Jean Bury and son Bill.
The family would like to thank the kind and compassionate staff at Bay Park Hospital for the care and support they provided to Ollie during his hard-fought battle with pneumonia.
Ollie’s family will greet friends from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. on Monday, January 22, 2018 at Epiphany of the Lord St. Thomas Aquinas parish, 729 White Street, Toledo, Ohio 43605. A Funeral Mass will follow at 11 a.m. at the church with the Very Reverend Michael Geiger officiating.Burial will take place at Fort Meigs Cemetery, 620 W. Indiana, Perrysburg, Ohio. Per Ollie’s wishes, memorials may be made to Epiphany of the Lord Church or Our Lady of Toledo Shrine. Arrangements are being handled by Freck Funeral Chapel.
www.freckchapel.com.