Paul D. Leestma

Paul Leestma of Columbus, loving Husband, Dad, and Grandpa, passed away at 12:45 Friday morning at Our Hospice of So. Indiana. He was born in Sturgis, Michigan on July 17, 1935.  The family soon moved to Toledo, Ohio where Paul graduated from Macomber High School and attended Toledo University.  In 1957, he met his wife, Carol and they were married on June 21, 1958.  Together they have four children. Paul's lifetime career began on 1950 when, at age 15, he was hired as a “bag boy” by the Kroger company. Through the years he held many different positions, mostly in management.  In 1972, he was transferred to Indianapolis, worked for five years in the Central Marketing Area.  In 1978, he accepted the position of Unit Manager at the Columbus Sav-On.  He retired in the year 2000, ending a 50 year career with the company. Paul is survived by his wife Carol, his children Marty (Kathy) Leestma of Wayzata, MN, Randy (Sue) Leestma of Carmel, IN, Tina (Paul) Nelson, of Aurora, CO, and Tammy (Tom) Quadrini, of Indianapolis, IN, 12 grandchildren, Mitchell (Katy) of Boston, MA, Reid Leestma of Denver, CO, Jenny Leestma, of Wayzata, MN, Nate and Jake Leestma, of Carmel, IN, Shelby, Cooper, Katie, and Kendall Nelson of Aurora, CO, Dominic, Jessie, and Jackie Quadrini of Indianapolis, brother Jerry of  Toledo, OH and three nieces and many nephews.  He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings Alvin, Gordon, and Ramona. A service will be held at 12:00 pm, Saturday, March 9th, at First Lutheran Church, 3600 25th St with Pastor Larry Isbell officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to service time at the church.  Family and friends are invited to call on Friday from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home, 3855 25th St. Entombment will be at Garland Brook Cemetery Mausoleum. Memorials may be made to First Lutheran Church or to the Alzheimer's Association.  To view an online obituary or leave a condolence message, visit www.jewellrittman.com