Carl William Leyerle

Carl William Leyerle, 74, of Chestnut Street, Franklin, went to be with the Lord, on Tuesday, March 11th. Born in Cleveland, Ohio on March 22, 1939, Carl was the son of the late Otto William and Mildred Meyer Leyerle. He was a Peacetime Army Veteran having served from 1962 to 1968. Carl worked as a machinist polishing metal for Super Finishers in Macadonia, OH from 1992 to 2003. Carl was a member of and attended the Congress Hill Church of God. He loved to spend time outdoors and was an avid fisherman. Carl was a loving and loyal father and friend - a hardworking individual who overcame alot of adversity throughout his life. Carl is survived by his son, Carl Leyerle and his wife, Andrea, of Livingston, LA; and his two daughters, Dawn Deeter and her husband, Harold, of Franklin, and Jennifer Deeter and her husband, Matthew, of Guys Mills. Carl is also survived by his grandchildren, Lois, Asher and Evangeline Leyerle, of Livingston, LA, Carissa, Casey, Cammi and Chloe Deeter, of Franklin, and Amelia Scott of Guys Mills; and his great-grandson Chase Graham. He is additionally survived by his sister, Janet Biggs and her husband, Daniel, of Northfield, OH; and his special pal - his cat, Vinnie. Family and friends of Carl will be received at the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, on Tuesday, March 18 from 3 to 5 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at the Funeral Home following visitation at 5 p.m. with Pastor Johnny Pennington, pastor of the Congress Hill Church of God, officiating. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made in loving memory to the Venango County Humane Society - PO Box 1045, Oil City, PA 16301, and/or The Caring Place - 103 North 13th Street, Franklin, PA 16323. To send flowers, cards, online condolences, or for further information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.