Leo E. Chrapczynski, 75, WWII Veteran, enjoyed horse racing, fishing, and gardening

He was employed as a foreman of the pipe inspection phase for the # 8 Seamless Mill at Lorain Works US Steel, retiring in 1983. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in the European Theater of operations with the Army of occupation. He then re-enlisted in the United States Air Force for 3 more years. He was stationed at Chanute AFB, IL. He received the WWII Victory Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal. Leo was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church and also a member of the Polis Legion American veterans Post # 38.

He enjoyed horse racing, gardening, fishing, and especially growing tomatoes.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years: Dolores (nee Kozlowski), sons: Daniel, of Sheffield Village, Tom and Ken, both of Lorain, daughters: Sue Walker, of Vermilion, Peggy Rothman, of Jacksonville, FL, Diana Guting, of Lorain, 11 grandchildren, brother: Richard, of Olympia, WS, and a sister: Sister Mary Benjamin, of the sisters of St. Joseph Third Order of St. Francis, of Lorain. He is preceded in death by his parents: Bruno Chrapczynski, in 1981 and Bernice (nee Siemion) in 1980, and brother, Eugene in 1971.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, December 29, 2002 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm in the Dovin Funeral Home, 2701 Elyria Ave., Lorain and also on Monday, December 30, 2002 from 8:30 am until time of the mass at 9:00 am at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, E. 28th Street and Elyria Ave., Lorain. The Rev. Fr. Kevin Shemuga, pastor will officiate. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain.