Esther Ruth Leemaster

Esther Ruth Leemaster, 93, of Gibsonburg passed away on Wed. May 17, 2017 at Elmwood Assisted Living, Fremont.

She was born on Jan. 14, 1924 in Gibsonburg to the late Edward and Bertha (Heinemann) Weng. Esther was a 1942 Gibsonburg High School graduate. She worked as a secretary for 22 years at Chem-Trol Chemical Company retiring in 1986.

Esther married Clair Leemaster on February 16, 1946 in Gibsonburg. Together they had 3 children; Nancy Cofer of Columbus, Scott (Susie) Leemaster of Franklin, MI, and Jon (Kathy) Leemaster of Fremont.

In addition to her children, Esther is survived by her 5 grandchildren: David (Elisha) Cofer, Jr., Amy (Paul) Edgar, Jacob Leemaster, Andrew Leemaster and Daniel Leemaster; 4 great-grandchildren: Olivia and Christopher Cofer, Isabella and Madelynn Edgar; also surviving are several nieces and nephews and brothers and sisters-in-law.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Clair Leemaster; brother, Paul Weng; ½ siblings, Catherine Carter and Ilene Burns; son-in-law, David Cofer, Sr.; and grandson, Christopher David Cofer.

Esther was a lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church. She was also a member of the Women of the Church, the Choir and for several years she taught Sunday School there. She lovingly would crochet for all the family and for many others.

Visitation for Esther will be held at the Herman-Veh Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Gibsonburg on Thursday, May 18th from 4-8p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday at Zion Lutheran Church, Gibsonburg at 11a.m. where there will be an additional hour of visitation being held prior to the start of the service. Burial will follow at West Union Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Zion Lutheran Church, Gibsonburg.