Leo P. Oswald

Leo Patrick Oswald, 86, of Findlay, has ridden into the sunset on November 5, 2023. He was born January 2, 1937, to the late Leslie and Agnes (Jordan) Oswald. The sixth of their seven children.

Leo was a lover of all things western. He loved all animals but had a special affection for birds. He raised many different types of birds; he loved to raise pheasants and turn them out into the wild. To know Leo, weas to be a part of his good humor, and his zest for life. He had a knack for turning mundane chores into playful adventures and to be able to laugh about anything. Leo joined the Army on the buddy system with his best friend John Fitzpatrick and served overseas in Korea. After returning from serving his country, he married Sharon McAlexander and they had four children together. After his divorce, he married the love of his life, Janet Young. 

Leo is survived by his four children, Laureen Fay Westrick, Kevin Leo Oswald (Karen), Lisa Kay Ames (Steve), and Tina Lynne Siefert (Brad). He is also survived by his two granddaughters that he lovingly raised, Amber Rochelle Hesson and Audrey Louise Jackson. He also has five other grandchildren that he loved and loved to share his humor with; and eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary Groves, Ruth VanAtta, and his sisters-in-law, Doris Oswald, and Judy Oswald.

In addition to his parents, Leo was preceded in death by his brothers, Arthur (Sarah), Joseph (Almira), Thomas, and Raymond; his brothers-in-law, Dean VanAtta, and Art Groves; his son-in-law, Thomas Westrick and his beloved wife, Janet Louise (Young).

Leo will be cremated and laid to rest at Maple Grove Cemetery beside his wife Janet. There will be a graveside memorial at the cemetery for family and friends on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. HUFFORD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 1500 Manor Hill Rd, Findlay (419_422-1500, has been entrusted with arrangements. 

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