Leslie L. Roehm

ROEHM, Leslie L., “Bill”, age 80, of Bellbrook passed away after his short but courageous battle with cancer, Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at his residence. He was a member of Hope United Methodist Church. Bill resided in Bellbrook and spent his winters since retirement in Naples, FL where he was a member of the Glades Country Club. He retired as Vice-Principal from Northridge Middle School in 1985. Bill was a life member of the VFW Post #9927 and the American Legion Post 0598, both in Kettering. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Sybol Lynn. Bill is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 59 years, Marjorie (Riesinger), they were married, April 3, 1947 in Murray, KY; 3 sons, Charles L. (Nancy), Richard L. (Deborah) and Jerrold A. (Sondra); 1 daughter, Brieta M. (Chet) Robbins; 3 sisters, Clo Ella Sparks, Betty Jean (Joe) Bailey, Phyllis Book; brother, Jimmy Dale (Frances); and brother-in-law, Jim (Martha) Riesinger as well as his many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was a wonderful grandfather to 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren who all loved and admired him for his strength and his companionship. Bill will be missed by all who knew him and especially by those who knew his spirit for life and his love for his family and golf. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, October 2, 2006, at the Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 E. Stroop Rd., Kettering, OH 45429 with Rev. Victoria Powers-Smith officiating. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery, West Carrollton. Family will greet friends Sunday from 2-5:00 PM at the funeral home. In memory of Bill, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 40 S. Perry St., Ste 120, Dayton, OH 45402-1429 or to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, OH 45420. Condolences may be sent via the website at www.routsong.com.

Funeral Home:
Kettering Routsong Funeral Home
2100 E. Stroop Rd.
Kettering, OH
US 45429