LESLIE C. “LES” RICHERSON, 65
LESLIE C. “LES” RICHERSON, 65, of Fort Wayne, died Friday, October 7, 2005, at his sister’s Fort Wayne residence. Born April 21, 1940, in Camp Bellville, Kentucky, he retired from National Automotive as a driver, in 2005, and had previously worked for Waynedale Auto Parts. He was a Marine veteran; Past Commander of American Legion Post 241; life member of AMVETS Post 33; and life member of V.F.W. Post 1421.
“Leslie was a dedicated Legionnaire and a loving brother.”
Surviving are his brothers, Jeral (Sue) Richerson, Jerry (Peggy) Richerson and Juno Richerson, all of Fort Wayne; and sisters, Betty (Ron) Levy, Darlene (Danny) Adams and Donna Richerson, all of Fort Wayne.
Funeral service was Wednesday at Elzey Patterson Rodak Home For Funerals, 6810 Old Trail Road, Fort Wayne. Visitation was from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Ossian, with graveside service conducted by American Legion 241.
Memorials to Salvation Army or Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home.
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