Lee Ensinger, 86, WWII Veteran

He was born June 26, 1917 in Cleveland, OH and has been a Vermilion Resident for the past 70 years.

Mr. Ensinger attended Collinwood High School in Cleveland and graduated from Vermilion High School. He was Staff Sergeant in the US Army, stationed in the Pacific Theatre during WWII. Lee owned a small business, Vermilion Wood Products, and he also worked as a salesman for Power Park Conveyer Co., owned by his brother Earl. He had also worked for Thew Shovel, Bettcher Industries, and retired from New Departure as a Tool and Die Maker in 1985.

He had attended the Vermilion Evangelical & Reformed Church in Vermilion, was a 50 year member of the Lyndhurst Masonic Lodge Post 580 A & FM., and enjoyed automobiles and working on anything with an engine. He built his own home and enjoyed building, and especially enjoyed spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife, Betty (nee Neff) Ensinger; son, Gary Ensinger of Vermilion; daughter, Sandra Cannon of Vermilion; and brother Richard Ensinger of Mentor, OH.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Charles and Nina (nee Palmer) Ensinger; 2 brothers, Lester and Earl Ensinger; 3 sisters, Marjorie, Beatrice, and Grace; and one grandson, Christopher Ensinger in 1990.

Private services were held.

Contributions may be made to the Ohio Veterans Home, 3416 S. Columbus Ave., Sandusky, Ohio 44870 or a charity house of your choice.

Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street in Vermilion is handling the arrangements.