Visitation:
Friday, January 15, 2021
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Secor Funeral Home
Service:
Friday, January 15, 2021
11:00 AM
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
Leon H. Bellman, age 94, resident of Willard, Ohio, passed away Monday, January 11, 2021, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 14, 1926 in Putnam County, Ohio to the late Joseph and Martha (Meyer) Bellman and has been a Willard resident the majority of his life. He retired from the Chessie System Railroad in Willard, Ohio. He was a member of the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus, where he was a 4th Degree member. He was a US Army Veteran who proudly served during WW II.
He is survived by his children, John and Linda (Murray) Bellman of Milan, Jayne and Karl Dille of Willard, Christopher Bellman of Willard and Cheryl Teel of Willard; two grandchildren, Erica (Chuck) Oney of Willard, and Joshua Dille of Beavercreek, Ohio; three great grandchildren; three step great grandchildren; two sisters, Edna Kahle of Defiance, Ohio, and Mary Wilhelm of Leipsic, Ohio.
He is preceded in death by his wife Mary Ann (McKenzie ) Bellman; son-in-law, Larry Teel; five brothers, James, Richard, Norman, Virgil and Paul; and sister Viola Siebeneck.
Calling hours will be Friday, January 15, 2021 from 9:30-10:30 AM at the Secor Funeral Home in Willard, Ohio. The funeral mass will follow on Friday at 11:00 AM at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Willard with Fr. George Mahas officiating. There will be a private graveside service to follow the mass at the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Willard. Memorial contributions may be made to Stein Hospice of Sandusky or to the donor's choice. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.secorfuneralhomes.com.
Condolences
Rose and Gary Pittenger - Jan 17, 2021
Chris, I am so sorry, to hear about your dad. Sending prayers and hugs
Andy & Cindy Thornton - Jan 16, 2021
We are so sorry for your loss. Leon was such a nice man and I always enjoyed talking with him any time we ran into each other. God Bless you all!
Ned and Cheri Peddicord - Jan 16, 2021
To the Bellman family, We want to express our sympathy on the passing of Leon. We will miss our talks with Leon at our mailboxes. Even though he is gone, you all will have fond memories of your loved one.
Carl Bellman & Susan Baker - Jan 16, 2021
John, Jayne, Chris, Cheryl and families,
We are deeply saddened by the loss of your father and father-in-law. Leon was quite a guy who’s sense of humor and infectious laugh could lighten any moment. Of course we will always remember the reunions and the card games that would always break out. We are so sorry we didn’t feel safe comforting you in person during this pandemic and hope that we can meet again soon under more pleasant circumstances.
Donna Weaver - Jan 15, 2021
Chris Sorry to learn of your dad'S passing. I enjoyed waiting g on him and his smile. He was a great guy. Prayers be with you.
Angie Fackler - Jan 15, 2021
Cheryl & family you have my deepest sympathy. What good friends he & my dad were & the card playing stories my dad shared with me about Leon. I know my dad will surely miss his friend. Praying for you and family.
Dennis and Lisa Bogner - Jan 15, 2021
We are truly sorry for your loss. Leon was a good man who will certainly be missed but never forgotten.
Robin and Valerie Kuhn - Jan 14, 2021
John, Jayne, Cheryl, and Chris, our deepest sympathy.
Bob and Sandy Haas - Jan 14, 2021
Our sympathy to the Bellman family.
Raymond and Jamie - Jan 14, 2021
We were so sorry to hear. I was so happy I got to see him a few weeks ago when Chris stopped at my window. He surely will be missed. . Thinking and praying for all of you.
Chris and Lisa Bohach - Jan 14, 2021
A great man with immense respect for others. Always got right to the point. Big hearted kind man with a great smile and sense of humor . He definitely made the world a better place. We will miss him
Mick O'Brien and family - Jan 14, 2021
To the Bellman family,
Very sorry for your loss.
Max and Marilyn Harshman - Jan 14, 2021
Max worked on the Railroad with Leon for many years. He always considered Leon a good friend and a great guy. I loved to hear his infectious laugh and enjoyed is wonderful sense of humor. His 90th celebration was a great honor to him and gave all of the old railroaders who came a chance to tell stories and be together again. Many were thankful for that time with him and each other. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Susie - Jan 14, 2021
My deepest sympathy Cheryl, Chris, Jayne & Family. Your dad was very funny & had a lot of Character!!
David Foos - Jan 14, 2021
You have my condolences on your loss.
Sherry Long - Jan 14, 2021
John and family, I am sorry to read of Leon's passing. Loss is never easy to deal with, but I am sure he and Mary Ann are together once again. Prayers uplifted for all.
Lisa Fletcher - Jan 14, 2021
To the family of Leon,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Leon was more than my customer, he was a friend. His visits to my place of business will be greatly missed.
Yours,
Lisa Fletcher
Jim and Marlene Henry - Jan 13, 2021
We send our sympathy and prayers. He and Mary Ann raised one fine family. He will be missed at Church and in all his special places.
Jackie Eckstein - Jan 13, 2021
Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Rely on all your good memories. Leon was a great guy with just the right amount of "orneriness" to keep us on our toes.
Rick and Connie Bores - Jan 13, 2021
So sorry for your Loss. May your memories help comfort you during this sad time. I will keep you in my prayers 🙏🏻
Larry Bellman - Jan 13, 2021
My deepest sympathy to the entire family. I’ll forever remember uncle Leon enjoying playing cards at the Bellman family reunions.
Missy Birckbichler - Jan 13, 2021
So sorry to hear of Leon's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family during this difficult time.
Larry and Marsha Predieri - Jan 13, 2021
Deepest sympathy to the family, you are in our prayers. Will miss shaking hands with Leon at Saturday mass.
Kimberly Daron-Withkowski - Jan 13, 2021
I am so sorry to hear about Leon. I loved our conversations and looked forward to seeing him. He was such a pleasure to work for. Definitely one of my favorites! He will be missed!!
Karen and Al Bedingfield - Jan 13, 2021
So sorry for the loss of your father Leon!! We enjoyed talking with him when we would see him at Dudleys for breakfast!! A very kind man!
Jerome and Penny Heydinger - Jan 13, 2021
Sympathy to all the family, many good memories with him.
ROBERTA Rapp - Jan 13, 2021
Chris and Jane & families you have my deepest sympathies. I always enjoyed talking to him. He will be missed. May God Bless you and give you peace at this time.
RB & Mary - Jan 12, 2021
We love you Leon, and you wo t be forgottten.
Janet Hines - Jan 12, 2021
My deepest sympathy to all the family. Will miss seeing him at Saturday mass. May you all find peace and comfort and cherish all the good memories.
Van & Connie Ramsay - Jan 12, 2021
As part of the SFX community it will be difficult to not expect a nod or wave from Leon at Saturday Mass. Our sympathy to all the family.
Steve Gregg - Jan 12, 2021
What a wonderful man and always a treat to be around! He loved a good card game and a cold one, and you always knew where you stood with Leon! Alot of respect for him. Prayers and sympathy John, Jane and Karl, Chris, and Cheryl and family. He will be missed! RIP Leon!
Mary Rees - Jan 12, 2021
I am so sorry to learn of the passing of your dad. He was such a nice man. I know he will be greatly missed. My deepest condolences.
Trish Tarr - Jan 12, 2021
Josh, Karl and family - so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts during this difficult time.
Dennis and Cindy Maag - Jan 12, 2021
Chris, Jane, Cheryl, and John - We are sorry to hear of the passing of uncle Leon. We know he is in heaven now playing cards with his brothers and being ornery! So glad that mom (Edna) and Mary got to visit with him a few weeks ago. You are in our thoughts a prayers. Take care. ~Cindy
Chuck & Jo Storts - Jan 12, 2021
We our sorry about the loss of your dear Dad. Praying you will find comfort & peace in knowing you have friends who truly care💕
Marlene and Doug Niese - Jan 12, 2021
My sincere sympathy, love surprising dad at the casino with meeting your family there. Sorry won’t be able to join the service. But you are all in our prayers. I am sure Leon will have been greeted with open arms with his brothers.
Matt & Paula Shininger - Jan 12, 2021
My deepest condolences to the entire Bellman family. Mere words can not express our love for our dear friend Leon and his family. I will forever cherish the lifelong memories of Leon and his friendship with myself and my extended family.
Turtle soup will never taste the same.
Mike and Linda Veletean - Jan 12, 2021
We hope that somehow you will know all that we want to say about how how saddened we were to hear of Leon’s passing. What a great man that I enjoyed sitting within Friday masses and laughing with him. Please know how much we care for all of you at this time and know that you have our deepest sympathy
Joyce & Larry Gordon - Jan 12, 2021
Our deepest condolences to Leon's family. We always looked forward to seeing Uncle Leon at the Bellman Reunions and have such great memories of him and how ornery he was. Sure will miss him!! Rest in Peace Uncle Leon! The Bellman Reunion in heaven sure must be fun right now! Much love and prayers!
Kim and Diana Olson and family - Jan 12, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family at this difficult time. We always enjoyed talking with Leon, as he always had the best stories to share.
Greg and Marilyn Dands - Jan 12, 2021
We are thinking of the entire Bellman family. We will miss conversations with Leon, his contagious laugh and sharing items out of the garden. May he Rest In Peace. May God keep you all in His care. 🙏🏻