Leonard B. Wirth

Leonard B. Wirth, 76, of Tippecanoe died Sunday, October 19, 2014 in the Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.

Born February 28, 1938 in Wabash County, Illinois he was a son of the late Bill and Helen Robinson Wirth. He was also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Jennifer Wirth.

In his spare time he enjoyed hunting and fishing and loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Leonard will be sadly missed by his wife of almost 39 years, Kay Newman Wirth whom he married on November 15, 1975; six children, many grandchildren, including Ben (Linnette) Tristano and great grandchildren; sister, Linda (Lee) Halbig of Illinois; brother, Mike Wirth of Georgia and dear friend, Lurana Baker of Uhrichsville.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 23 at 6:00 pm in the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home and Crematory at Dover with Rev. Jim Dougan officiating. Friends can call at the funeral home one hour prior to the service on Thursday. Those wishing to express their fondest memories of Leonard may do so by visiting the online obituaries and flowers link on the funeral homes website.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family to help offset medical expenses.