LeRoy G Fierstos Sr.

LeRoy G. Fierstos Sr., 95, currently of North Manchester formerly of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 10:27 a.m. on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Peabody Health in North Manchester, Indiana. He was born to the late George and Frances (Wannemaker) Fierstos on November 24, 1921 in Ottoville, Ohio.

LeRoy married Miriam Weitzel on September 7, 1942, she survives. He was a member of St. Bernards Catholic Church in Wabash, Indiana. LeRoy was a Jewler/Watch Maker in Wabash. He served in the United States Airforce as a first Lieutenant USAF retired. LeRoy was a registered Gemologist and Watch Maker, and was an avid fisherman. He belonged to BPOE Wabash Elks, American Legion Post 15, and UFW Post 286 of Wabash.

Along with his wife, Miriam he is survived by sons, LeRoy G. Fierstos Jr. of Silver Lake, Indiana, Daniel L. Fierstos (Penny) of North Manchester, Indiana, and Donald R. Fierstos (Tawana) of Auburn, Pennsylvania; daughters, Mrs. David (Beverlee) Whitaker of Wabash, Indiana, Mrs. Robert (Melissa) Love of Abbeville, South Carolina, and Melinda S. Fierstos of Marion, Indiana; 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother and three sisters.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at the St. Bernard Catholic Church, Wabash, Indiana, with Father Sextus Don officiating the service. Preferred memorials are directed to National Autism Association.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. with a Rosary Service at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com