Jack E Leonard

Jack D. Leonard, age 90, of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, died peacefully while surrounded by his family on Sunday, January 11, 2026.

Jack was born on January 12, 1935, in Monroe, Michigan, to Floyd Edward and Bernice Mae (Keiffer) Leonard, both of whom are deceased. He married Evalena “Ene” Carroll on August 18, 1957, at the John Stewart Methodist Church, and she survives.

He is also survived by his children: Dean (Sharon) Leonard of Upper Sandusky, Dick (Tracy) Leonard of Arlington, and Amy (Mike) Baldridge of Bellbrook, Ohio, and a son in law, Phil Herring of Harpster.

Grandchildren and great grandchildren: Emily Herring, Mark (Marleen) Herring and their children, Abigail Sue, and Henry. Keith (Hannah) Herring, and their children, Isaiah and Judah. Katie (Aaron) Leighty, and their children Nora and Audrey. Rachel (Ross) Niederkohr and their children, Jack, Mary, and Annie. Kara (Jake) Hollis, and their children, Tate and Hattie. Zane Leonard and his daughter, Palmer. Jake (Abbey) Leonard, and their children, Ford and Rosie. Luke (Stephanie) Warner, and their children, Evelyn, Lillian, and Brayden. Andrew (Eddie Long) Warner.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sue Herring, great granddaughter, Selah Herring, a brother, Thomas Leonard, and a sister, Barbara Little.

Jack retired as a machinist with Schmidt Machine in Upper Sandusky after many years of service. Before that he had worked for the former Westinghouse in Upper Sandusky.

He was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church, Upper Sandusky, and was active in the sports community through the years, serving as a coach with the Upper Sandusky Little League Baseball, and Midget League Football in his younger years; also, he served the community as a member of the Upper Sandusky Park Board, the Wyandot County Historical Society, and was active in the Salvation Army endeavors.

For hobbies, Jack was a member of the Wyandot County Rod and Gun Club, loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing; and being a Michigan man, he loved his Wolverines! He also was a gifted wood carver, and avid reader. Most of all, Jack loved his family, and along with Ene, enjoyed following his children and grandchildren with all their activities and games throughout the years.

Funeral services for Jack D. Leonard will be held at 11:00 am Friday, January 16, at the Lucas Batton Funeral Home in Upper Sandusky, with Rev. Barry Halter Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Visitations will be held on Thursday, January 15, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Lucas Batton Funeral Home, and also 1 hour before service time at the funeral home on Friday.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Upper Sandusky Parks Dept. or Hospice of Wyandot Memorial, and can be sent to Lucas Batton, 476 S. Sandusky Ave. Upper Sandusky, Ohio, 43351.

Online condolences may be sent to www.lucasbatton.com.