Carleton Leyda's Obituary
Carleton Leyda, of Leesburg, FL, 94, born April 6, 1922 passed away December 29, 2016. Born and raised in Marshall, Michigan, he attended Argubright Business College prior to his serving in the Navy for 3-1/2 years during WWII. He returned to graduate from Argubright. and met Maxine Lois Jarman, his wife of 69 years. He served as a corporate officer of American Fire Pump Co. and American Fire Apparatus Co. for many years and retired in 1988. Moving to Florida in 1989, Carl was active in their community. Always an avid tennis player, he introduced pickleball and played until his untimely death. Many Michigan summers were spent at the family’s Gun Lake cottage in Michigan. Fishing was his favorite pass time. Carl is survived by his wife Maxine, son Marvin (Gloria), daughters Diane (Mike) Gaertner and Suzanne (Russ) Rinckey, and sister Alice Hegwood. Also surviving are niece Sheila, nephews David and Randy, plus 3 grandchildren Kristen, Patrick and Jason, and 3 great-grandchildren Mercedes, Carson and Maya. Preceding Carl in death were his sister Lucille and grandson Matthew. Carl will be laid to rest at Oakridge Cemetery in Marshall, MI, where a private service will take place at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Steverson, Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremations, 226 E. Burleigh Blvd., Tavares, FL 32778, (352)343-4444. Online condolences may be left on the Tribute Wall.
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