Leslie H. Artz, age 76, resident of Willard, Ohio passed away on Friday, September 30, 2022 at Mercy Willard Hospital. He was born on November 12, 1945 in Shelby, Ohio to the late Herbert and Elsie (Mellick) Artz. A 1964 graduate of Buckeye Central High School, Les went on to become a Conductor with CSX for 44 years. He was a member of the United Transportation Union and the Masonic Lodge.
Les was an avid golfer who was blessed to achieve a hole-in-one. He also enjoyed woodworking, archery and fishing.
He is survived by his loving wife, Mary (Tschuor) Artz, who he married on May 23, 1983; three sons, Jeremy (Lynn) Artz, Jason (Karyn) Artz and James (Tammy) Artz; four grandchildren, Alison, Jakob and Ayren Artz and Bradley Artz; one step grandchild, Brandon (Jessica) Shaw; four siblings, Charlene Betts, Elsie Ann Wechter, Sandy (Don) Neumann and Larry Artz; brother-in-law, John Kaple; several nieces and nephews; and numerous extended family members.
In addition to his parents, Les was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Lesley Artz; twin sister, Linda Kaple; two brothers-in-law, Lloyd Betts and Louie Wechter; and one sister-in-law, Bonnie Artz.
A funeral service for Les will be held on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at the Secor Funeral Home in Willard at 12:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery in Plymouth. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Diabetes Association. Online condolences can be left for the family by visiting www.secorfuneralhomes.com.
Condolences
MJPatterson - Oct 25, 2022
Mary, so sorry to learn of Les’s passing. Sherry Long just notified me as she discovered while searching Secor’s site.
robie pena - Oct 13, 2022
jerry jason and jim, so sorry to hear about your father. you have my condolences.
J O Burns - Oct 6, 2022
Please accept my deepest sympathy and prayer for peace as you grieve. I wish I could express this to you personally as I as I liked and respected Les very much. I will smoke a cigar in remembrance and thanks for coming out Les. Highball !!
Jamie Verdin - Oct 6, 2022
Jason and Family, Sorry to hear about your father, I will cherish the times spent with Les at Lake Agnew over the years. I always enjoyed the Railroading stories your father shared. May you and your family find peace and comfort in the days to come. Your friend Jamie
Karen Kerner - Oct 5, 2022
Mary so sorry for your loss. I am thinking of you 😢🙏
Janet Hines - Oct 5, 2022
Mary and family. You have my deepest sympathy for the loss of Les. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Donna Myers - Oct 5, 2022
Mary and family; I offer my heartfelt sympathy in the loss of Les. May Les rest in the arms of his Lord.
Rick and Connie Bores - Oct 5, 2022
Mary and Family and all Artz Families, So very sorry to hear about Les’s passing! May your memories give you comfort and keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers 🙏🏻
Tom Trimmer - Oct 5, 2022
Mary and boys. So sorry for your loss. I can't count all the good times I had with Les on and off the RR. I've got so many great memories of all we had done. Prayers with you all.
Robin Kuhn - Oct 5, 2022
Mary, very sorry to hear of Les' had many good times at work and on the golf course. Going to miss him very much.
David Dalton - Oct 4, 2022
Mary, so sorry to read of Les passing, he was a great friend and person, we had good times working together on the railroad, He was just one of the best RIP Les.
Glenn A Barnett - Oct 4, 2022
So sorry for your loss Mary and family.les was a great guy and good friend.
Chuck & Jody West - Oct 4, 2022
So sorry to read about Les. He was one of a kind. Sure had some good times back in the day.
Mike Reel - Oct 4, 2022
So sorry to hear of this. Worked with Les on the railroad. Please accept Kathy and I condolences.
Maggie Barnett - Oct 4, 2022
Mary and Family sorry to read of the Loss of Les! Remembering his great sense of humor from the Bank. RIP Les!
Jim, Sandy, Luke and Ben Blum - Oct 4, 2022
Sorry for your loss. Prayers. I always enjoyed working with Les and he was always full of history and knowledge. Les made sure we always had a good meal when we were in Chicago with good conversation and railroad stories.
Steve Schloemer - Oct 4, 2022
Mary, Jerry, Jason, Jim so sorry to here of your husband and fathers passing. Spent many a day, evening or night working with him on the RR. Les was a pleasure to work with! May Gods grace be with you and yours.
Scott Meine - Oct 3, 2022
Jason, Mary and family I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Les was a great man and he will greatly missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing him.
Linda Veletean - Oct 3, 2022
Mary and family please know how very sorry I am to hear of your loss. Keep all your memories and know you’re in my thoughts and prayers.
Jenny Sullivan Herchline - Oct 3, 2022
My heartfelt condolences to Mary, Jason and family for the loss of Les. I have wonderful memories from when I was in high school of Mary and Les always welcoming us kids into their home. Keeping you all in my prayers.
Connie Montgomery - Oct 3, 2022
When the Lord calls our loved ones home, he leaves a gift of memories in exchange. Hold on to your memories, and let them guide you during this time is sadness! Prayers! 🙏
