Leroy A. "Lee" Kinstle

78, of Van Wert, died at 7:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2007, at his residence.

He was born March 21, 1929, in St. John's, Ohio, the son of the late Otto and Luella (Steinke) Kinstle. He first married Betty M. (Hedrick) Kinstle, who preceded him in death in 1997. He then married Cinda (Warnecke)Kinstle, who survives in Van Wert.

Mr. Kinstle was the Owner/President of Lee Kinstle GM Sales & Service since 1970. Prior to coming to Van Wert he was a partner in Niswonger Chevrolet in Wapakoneta. He was a Member of St. Marys of the Assumption Catholic Church in Van Wert, the National Auto Dealers Association, and the Ohio Auto Dealers Association.

In addition to his wife, survivors include a Daughter, Diana "DE DE" (Larry) Greve of Van Wert, OH, Grandchildren: Brian (Nikki)Greve of Van Wert, OH, Scott (Jill) Greve of Wapakoneta, OH, Matt(Kelly) Greve of Cincinnati, OH, Brad (Shannon) Greve of Van Wert, OH, Emily Agler of Dallas, TX, Nikki(Agler) Gehres of Van Wert, OH, Brittany Agler of Van Wert, OH, Shelby Bilimek of Van Wert, OH, Step-Children:Taisha (James)Moneer of Lima, OH, Todd (Christin)Woods of Pleasant Hills, OH, Misty (Dan)Baker of Lima, OH, Step-Grandchildren:Ryan and Liam Woods of Pleasant Hills, OH. Sisters: Jane (Bill) Hemmer, Wapakoneta, Ohio - Norma (Joe) Lamborne, Melbourne, FL- Carol Bogart, Wapakoneta, Ohio- 10 Great-Grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by, 1 Daughter, Cynthia Bilimek; 1 Sister, Barbara Perrine; 2 Brothers, Bill and Ralph Kinstle.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, May 25, 2007 at 10:00 AM at St. Mary's of the Assumption Catholic Church with the Rev. Charles Obinwa officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery, Van Wert Ohio.

Visitation will be at the Funeral Home on Thursday May 24, 2007 from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM, where there will be a Parish Wake Service at 8:30 PM, followed by a Rosary Service.

Memorial contributions may be made to Community Health Professionals Hospice and American Heart Association.