Leo Dickel

Leo Dickel, 92 of Vermilion, died Saturday, December 16, 2006 in New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph, Lorain after a short illness. He was born June 16, 1914 in Vermilion Twp. where he has been a life long resident. He worked as a Road Superintendent for Vermilion Twp., retiring after 41 years in 1983. He also worked on his farm and was a logging sub-contractor and blacksmith. He was a member of the Lorain County Coon Hunters where he had served as president. He enjoyed hunting, racing dogs, and pulling horses. Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Betty Dickel; sons, Ronald Dickel of Vermilion and Herbert Dickel of Vermilion; daughter, Brenda Zsebik of Vermilion, 10 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents, George H. and Florence Edna (nee Neiding) Dickel , brother, Lester Dickel; and 3 sisters: Jennie Massey, Reba Thomas, and Cleo Senior. Friends may call Monday Dec. 18, 2006 from 6-9 pm at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion, Ohio. Services will be held at the Riddle Funeral Home, Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. William Seith officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Vermilion. Contributions may be made to the New Life Hospice, 5255 North Abbe Road, Elyria, Ohio 44035-1450. online condolences may be made at www. riddlefuneralhome.com