Harold B. Leininger, age 65 years, of Wauseon, passed away peacefully late Tuesday, June 19, 2012, at CHP Defiance Area In-Patient Hospice Center. On July 5, 2009, he had a stroke disabling him and had been in a nursing home facility since. He was born July 5, 1946, at Wauseon, the son of Oliver and Betty (Taylor) Leininger, and married Pamela Stull on February 14, 1993. A lifelong resident of the Wauseon area, he worked at General Broach in Morenci, MI, for 40 years until his disability. He enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, making homemade ice cream, and traveling with his wife. He was a member of the Napoleon Church of the Nazarene. He is survived by his wife, Pam of Wauseon; a son, Tracy (Mari) Leininger of Franklin, TN; a daughter, Lisa (Mitchell) Wilson of Wauseon; two step-sons, Chris (Susan) Mueller, and Jamie (Angie) Mueller both of Phoenix, AZ; grandchildren, Pat Lowell, Christian, Brandon, Sommer, Maci Leininger, Peter Setlock Jr., Akeyah Leininger and Jaeden Fruth; step-grandchildren, Miranda and Tatem Mueller, and Taylor and Jonah Mueller; three brothers, Roger, Dwight (Sue), and Jerry Leininger; and two sisters, Roberta Spadafore and Robin (Larry) Babbs. He was preceded in death by his parents; and an infant brother. At his request private services will be held at Short Funeral Home in Archbold, with Pastor David Lutz officiating. Interment will be in the Pettisville Cemetery. The family suggests that memorials be given to Napoleon Church of the Nazarene or CHP Hospice of Defiance.