Roger Lee Leininger Jr.

Roger Lee Leininger Jr., 61, of Perrysburg, Ohio passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2026, surrounded by family. He was born to Roger Leininger and Susan Chase, March 24, 1965, in Wauseon, Ohio. He attended Robert S. Rogers High School. His partner in life was Katey Richardson. He was known by Flash, Bear, or Carnibear, by those that knew and loved him. Roger was an avid fan of the demolition derbies, where he took part in several different counties derbies. Roger started working as a Carni at the age of 16 or 17 and loved telling his stories. He also worked for a few circuses where he would transport elephants and took care of tigers and a liger. Roger loved animals and you would hear him talk about them. Roger loved his Alabama Crimson Tide football team, Detroit Lions, and Detroit Red Wings. His biggest love was for his family, especially his four legged daughter Lacie, and his Granddaughter. Roger was sharp witted and always had to have the last laugh and word. He even had the last word when he passed as he said he didn’t want to go to hospice care and after he had drs call hospice he passed peacefully and without pain before hospice could come back to assess him.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents Roger Leininger and Susan Chase; his Ma, Sheryl (Foote) Leininger, his step fathers, Tom Neuhaus and Kenneth Peters, his baby brother, Doug Leininger; his grandparents, Rose Marie Chase, Arthur Chase, Oliver and Betty (Taylor) Leininger, Francis and Virginia (Lapoint) Foote, He is survived by his partner in life Katey Richardson; his children, Kory (Elizabeth) Smith, Katelynn Richardson, Dalton Leininger, and his 4 legged daughter, Lacie; his brothers Bill (Wally, as only Roger called him) Leininger, Trevor (Jennifer) Leininger, Terry Leininger; sisters, Tammy White (Bill) and Keena Humphrey; granddaughter Riley; grandparents; Grandma Jean Chase, numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The family will receive friends from 10:00am until 12:00pm on Friday, October 23, 2026 at Sunrise Cremations and Funerals, The Ray Neville Chapel, 7438 Airport Highway, Holland, Ohio 43528. A Celebration of Roger’s life will begin at 12:00pm with a burial to follow at Pettisville Cemetery.

The family has requested casual dress attire for the visitation and funeral. Those desiring can send flower tributes and condolences to Sunrise Cremations and Funerals.