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LeRoy Maillard Obituary

LeRoy J. Maillard

Dec 20, 1931 - Apr 22, 2025

Sandusky

LeRoy J. Maillard, 93, residing in Sandusky, passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Parkvue Health Care Center after a lengthy illness.

LeRoy was born December 20, 1931, in Fremont to the late Francis E. Maillard and Malinda M. (Brough) Smith.

LeRoy was a United States Marine Corps Veteran who served in the Korean War. He retired from Ford Motor Company in 1981 after 30 years of service as a machine set-up man and supervisor. LeRoy was a member of VFW Post 2743 in Norwalk and American Legion Post 83. He enjoyed golfling, traveling with his wife, visiting all the states, and wintering in Arizona, Myrtle Beach, and Florida, and spending time with family and friends.

LeRoy is survived by his son, John (Barb) Maillard of Vickery; daughter, Mary (Jeff) Wadsworth of Port Clinton; five grandchildren, Trisha (John) Eblin, Douglas Cooper, Elizabeth Maillard, Brent (Tiffany) Maillard and Molly (Todd) Suarez; eight great-grandchildren, Haley, Brendan and Cassidy Eblin, Gage Byington, Ava, Tate and Zeke Maillard, and Sam Suarez; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

In addition to his parents, LeRoy is preceded in death by wife, Elaine M. (Leibacher) Maillard, in 2023; daughter, Susan Hood, in 1990; two brothers, Douglas and Ervin Maillard; and stepfather, Chester Smith.

Friends may call from 10 a.m. until time of funeral service at 12 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1607 E Perkins Ave, Sandusky, with Pastor Andrea Mericle presiding. Burial will follow at Oakland Cemetery, Sandusky.

Those wishing to contribute to LeRoy's memory may do so to one's favorite charity or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place Memphis, TN 38105.

Condolences may be shared online at www.grofffuneralhomes.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Sandusky Register on Apr. 25, 2025.

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