Mr. Leyde loved to raise, train and ride horses as well as camp and take trips with his family. Served in the US Army during World War II.Survivors include his wife Ellen (nee:Wittlinger) Leyde of Chardon, daughters Karen Coulter and Sheila (Brad) Prince, both of Chardon and Lorene (Mark) Shalek of Claridon Twp., 12 Grandchildren, Lisa Service, Jonathon Prince, Jeff Maze, Julie Wichert, Tricia Filby, Amy Prince, Tina, Kyle, Evan, Erin, and Megan Shalek and Laura Tilocco and 14 great-grandchildren. He also leaves sisters Ida Maltry and Linda Bright, brother Floyd Leyde and Many nieces and nephews. His parents Harvey and Florence (nee: Davidson) Leyde, sister Beverly Downs and brothers Raphael and John Leyde are deceased.