MARY LEESER JENNENS

Mary E. (Leeser) Jennens, 88 of West Carrollton, Ohio, died September 8, 2018 at Dayton, Ohio. Mary was born July 24, 1930 in Freeburg, MO to Earl and Edna (Tatje) Leeser.

Mary graduated from LaGrange High School in Missouri in 1948 and served honorably in the US Air Force during the Korean War.

Mary was an avid pet lover, sports fanatic and country music fan.  She never turned away a stray animal, always cheered for her Wright State Raiders and would drive hundreds of miles to see here favorite country music artists.

Mary is survived by her daughter, Mary E. (Beth) Millard (Bob Waterman), grandchildren Jason (Maureen), Elizabeth (Mike) and Christina (Kelli); great-grandchildren Alexandra, Abigail, Andrew and Avery, numerous nephews and nieces and her beloved dog Rosie.  She is also survived by a sister in law Joan Leeser of LaGrange

, Mo.

In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her siblings and their spouses Earl Joe (Pamela), George (Mary), James (Betty), William, Melvin (Retta), and Louise

Mary chose to donate her body to Boonshoft School of Medicine at Wright State University.  A Celebration of Mary’s life will be held October 14, 2018.   Memorial contributions are welcomed in Mary’s name to SICSA 2600 Wilmington Ave Kettering, OH  45419