Lela Schwanzl

Obituary of Lela I. Schwanzl

Lela I. Schwanzl, 85 of Wesley Chapel passed away on April 6, 2022.  She was Catholic in faith and a Parishioner of St. Mark Catholic Church the past eleven years. Prior to moving to Florida in 2011 Lela was a long time resident of Westerville Ohio.  She sang in the choir at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Westerville for many years, where she continued to remain a member in standing until her death.  

She is preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Gordon James Schwanzl.  She is survived by her two children, Lisa McDermitt and Gregory (Sara) Schwanzl; and five grandchildren :  Erin and Megan McDermitt, Zachary, Brandon, and Allison Schwanzl. 

She graduated from St. Louis Catholic High school and shortly after graduation she became a bank teller at Custar State Bank in Custar Ohio.  She met her husband on a blind date and eventually married in 1959.   After a short break when her children were young, Lela continued her career in banking in Westerville, Ohio as an assistant bank manager with Huntington National Bank.  She retired from her management position with Huntington Bank only to become a part time assistant with Joe Walker Century 21 reality in retirement.  She enjoyed boating, nature and the outdoors, spending time with her family and watching Ohio State basketball and football. 

 

In lieu of flowers please consider donating to Hospice of Pasco County

 

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Monday
18
April

Receiving Hours

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Monday, April 18, 2022
Loyless Funeral Home Chapel
5310 Land O'Lakes, Blvd
Land O'Lakes, Florida, United States
813-996-6610
Monday
18
April

Prayer Service

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Monday, April 18, 2022
Loyless Funeral Home Chapel
5310 Land O'Lakes, Blvd
Land O'Lakes, Florida, United States
813-996-6610
Wednesday
11
May

Receiving Hours

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Moreland Funeral Home
55 E Schrock Rd
Westerville, Ohio, United States
(614) 882-2197
Thursday
12
May

Funeral Mass

10:30 am - 11:30 am
Thursday, May 12, 2022
St. Paul the Apostle Cathloic Church
313 N State St
Westerville, Ohio, United States
(614) 882-2109

Burial

Following Mass @ Blendon Central Cemetery 6330 S. Hempstead Road Westerville, Ohio
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