Leslie (Forquer) Schmuhl

Leslie (Forquer) Schmuhl, 61, passed away March 27th, Easter Sunday, in her home surrounded by her family. She was born September 5th, 1954, to Karl and Joanne Forquer in Toledo, Ohio. Leslie graduated from Maumee High School in 1972. She met Michael Schmuhl, the love of her life, in 1978 and they were married in 1982. Leslie worked as the Executive Administrator to five different Presidents at the American Flint Glass Workers Union retiring after 32 years of service. She then joined Tansey Group and worked in Sales for five years. Leslie was forced to retire a second time to concentrate on fighting pancreatic cancer for the last two years. With her great attitude and spirit she was able to take several vacations with family and friends. Leslie was devoted to her family and husband, Michael. They were the foundation of her life. Leslie was truly unique, so warm-hearted and thoughtful, vibrant and enthusiastic, lighting up every room she entered. She could talk to strangers and become friends in minutes. Her favorite pleasures in life were gardening, boating with family and friends, traveling around the country and playing euchre with good friends, Ed and Nora Kornmeier. Michael and Lady Leslie were active members of the Toledo Sailing Club, Bay View Yacht Club and Port Clinton Yacht Club. Leslie was preceded in death by her parents, Karl and Joanne Forquer, and stepfather, Richard Heintschel. She is survived by her sister Lynn (Kevin) Carder and their children, Adrienne (David) Baumbarger and Brogan Carder; brother Paul (Diane) Forquer and their children, Ryan (Tasha) Forquer and Lindsay (Taylor) Sopko and their son, Connor Sopko. In-laws include: Sue (Jim Asbury) Schmuhl, Patty (Jimmy) Layton and their children Eric (Anna) Layton and Kelli (Jess) Layton; Linda (Troy) Whitzel and their daughter, Gabrielle. Stepbrothers Rick (Kit) Heintschel and Ron (Karen) Heintschel in addition to numerous step-nieces and nephews. Her canine companion, Eli, will miss her greatly as well. Arrangements are being made by Walter Funeral Home, 4653 Glendale Ave where the; family will receive friends on Friday April 8th 2016 from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm with a brief service at 7:30 for all to share a memory of Leslie. A Celebration of Leslie’s Life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to: Planned Pethood, Hospice of NW Ohio or the charity of the donor’s choice.