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Service measured not by GOLD,
          but by the GOLDEN RULE

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WOOSTER “ Wayne T. LeClear, 73, of Wooster passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at Glendora Health Care Center.
He was born October 5, 1948 in Detroit, Michigan the son of Robert and Ruth Winship LeClear.   He married Sylvia Soward on August 26, 1972.   She survives.
Wayne was a secondary school teacher at the Mentor High School for 30 years.   He was a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America and was an avid bridge player and gardener.
He proudly served his country with the Army during the Vietnam War.
Surviving in addition to his wife is a son Ed (Stephanie Perles) LeClear of State College, PA; grandchildren Lisel Perles-LeClear and Reid Perles-LeClear; a sister Nancy Cuffle of Poland, Ohio and his canine companion Maisie.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
There will be no calling hours and services will be held at a later date.
McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster is assisting the family.
Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Vietnam Veterans of America, PO Box 324, Wooster, OH 44691.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com.

Memorial Contributions
Vietnam Veterans of America, PO Boxz 324, Wooster, OH 44691

Service
Services will be held at a later date

Visitation
No calling hours

12 Comments

  1. Will miss his smiling face and waves from just across the street.

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  2. True gentleman and loving husband. We,ll miss him at the bridge table. So sorry for your loss.o

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  3. Sylvia, Our hearts go out to you and your family. We have missed his wit and wisdom at ATI. He was an inspirational educator and mentor to many.

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  4. Wayne was a great fellow Math teacher who I enjoyed working with.
    Also, his involvement with FLATI will be remembered by the MHS retirees.
    With our sympathy,
    John & Jackie Fulmer

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  5. Sylvia and Ed,

    Wayne was a great fellow Math teacher who I enjoyed working with.
    Also, his involvement with FLATI will be remembered by the MHS retirees.
    With our sympathy
    John&Jackie

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  6. Wayne was such a nice guy and a gentleman at the bridge table. He was such a good player also and I am glad he and I got a chance to partner up before his passing. We are so sorry for your loss Sylvia, and we send our sincere sympathy to you and your family. We will miss him. Steve and JoAnn

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  7. I was fortunate to have played bridge as Wayne,s partner several times. Ht was an excellent player. He will be missed by all the bridge players. My kindest thoughts and prayers. Nina Yarnell.

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  8. Sorry for your loss Sylvia. You were a good neighbor. Always a smile and very friendly

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  9. I enjoyed playing bridge with Wayne. He was an excellent player. He will be missed by every one. My kindest thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Nina Yarnell

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  10. Wayne loved the game of bridge and was always willing to share his knowledge and also learn new strategies and conventions which always served him well. He came in first place with a 66.25% on November 3rd, his last game played. Brave, smart, fun, kind and thoughtful are just a few traits that come to mind when we think of Wayne. He will be deeply missed. May treasured memories shared with him live and dance in your hearts forever.

    Our Deepest Sympathy to his loving family,
    Wooster Duplicate Bridge Club

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  11. I was blessed to work with Wayne at Mentor High School. He was a wonderful mentor to many over the years and will truly be missed! So sorry for your loss:)

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  12. Wayne helped me so much in my return to teaching. He was thoughtful and fun and we are so sad to learn of his passing.

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