Paul J. Leyes

Paul J. Leyes

Age 79, of Bethel Twp, passed away Sunday morning, January 25, 2026, at his home. Paul was born November 4, 1946 in Dayton to the late Herbert & Margaret (Smith) Leyes. In addition to his parents, Paul was also preceded in death by four siblings, Catherine, Ed, Carolyn and Frank Leyes; and by his step-son, Jeremy Schroeder.

Paul was a member of St. Christopher Catholic Church. He was an avid high school football fan and was an accomplished drag racer/mechanic for many years. He enjoyed building his own dragsters.

Paul is survived by his loving wife of the past 30 years, Anita J. (Barrett) Leyes; step-son, Jacob & his wife, Stephanie Schroeder; two grandsons, Dean & Harvey Schroeder; brother, Matt & his wife, Joyce Leyes; sisters-in-law, Mary Leyes, Sonia Darst and Sandy Smith; brother-in-law, Bob & his wife, Lisa Barrett; and by his extended family & many good friends.

The family will be receiving friends from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 5, at St. Christopher Catholic Church, 435 East National Road, Vandalia. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated by Rev. Fr. Jerry Haemmerle at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Polk Grove Cemetery. Morton & Whetstone funeral home is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Paul to either the Vandalia or Tipp City Food Bank or to Heartland Hospice.