Theodore "Ted" R. Lesiak, Class of 1962

Theodore Lesiak, age 84, of Medina, Ohio, passed away on November 23, 2023. He was born to Steve and Frances (Wisniewski) Lesiak on October 28, 1939, in Cleveland, Ohio. Theodore graduated from Muskingum College with a degree in economics and John Carroll University with a Master's Degree in Educational Administration. He taught high school and coached. He then became a Professional Buyer with several retail companies: The Higbee Company, Forest City, Elder-Beerman and The Bon Ton company.

After retirement, he volunteered extensively for his church and community. He was a faithful member of St. Francis Xavier in Medina. Theodore spent numerous years driving people to their appointments with the Medina Co. Office for Older Adults and was on the Board of Zoning Appeals for Montville Township. He was the former president of Fox Meadows Homeowners and a trustee for Country Lakes Homeowners Associations. Theodore was an avid Cleveland sports fan.

Theodore is survived by his wife of 60 years, Carolyn Lesiak, whom he married on November 28, 1963; he was fiercely proud of his children, Theodore J. (Jennifer) Lesiak, Lisa (Eric) Ohanian, Timothy (Vicky) Lesiak, and Stephanie (Patrick) Bailey; his grandchildren, Nicolas (Nikki) Ohanian, Sarah Lesiak, Patrick Ohanian, Trey Lesiak, Alec DeBruler, Jacob Lesiak, and Jocelyn Bailey; his great grandsons, Lucas and Grayson Ohanian; his brother, Thomas (Ellen) Lesiak; and numerous nieces and nephews, colleagues and friends. He was preceded by his parents, and his siblings, Virginia Piotrowski and Walter Lesiak.

Year of Muskingum Undergraduate Degree
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