Pastor Reuben J. Leuthold

Pastor Reuben J. Leuthold, 92, of Bucyrus went to be with the Lord Monday evening, Oct. 11, 2010 at Fairhaven Community in Upper Sandusky. Reuben was born May 1, 1918 in Bucyrus to the late John G. and Anne (Spring) Leuthold. He graduated from Mt Zion High School and then served his country during WW II from 1942-1945. On December 25, 1943, he married Lois M. McDonald who survives. In 1952, Reuben graduated from Multnomah Bible College in Portland, Oregon and in 1955 graduated from Wheaton College in Wheaton, Ill. After his schooling, Reuben returned to the area and worked on the family farm for a short time. He started Youth for Christ and in 1963 he helped found Wayside Chapel and later, Wayside Christian School. He also taught religious education in the public schools and started churches across the United States. He may have retired from the pulpit, but never stopped evangelizing for Christ. In addition to his wife of nearly 67 years, Reuben is survived by two children, David Leuthold of Bucyrus and Daniel Leuthold and wife, Karen of Midvale, Idaho; eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren along with one sister, Ruth Deutsch of Hubbard, Ohio. Reuben is preceded in death by his brothers, Arthur, Oscar and Russell Leuthold and a sister, Esther Butchko. Friends may call from 11 AM until 2 PM Thursday, October 14 at Wise Funeral Service. A private graveside funeral will follow at Oakwood Cemetery with Pastor Earl Smith officiating and full military rites will be observed by the Am. Legion Post 181. The family request that in lieu of flowers contributions be given to the family through the Wise Funeral Service in order to be evenly distributed to multiple organizations. A public memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM Saturday, October 16 at Wayside Chapel and all are invited to attend.



Visitation:

11 AM - 2 PM Thursday, October 14, 2010

Wise Funeral Service



Service:

Thursday: PRIVAATE Graveside; PUBLIC MEMORIAL SERVICE to be held 10:30 AM Saturday, October 16, 2010 at Wayside Chapel



Cemetery:

Oakwood Cemetery