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Malcolm Leroy Cheek, Oct. 27, 1939-March 7, 2012 | Sandusky ...

Malcolm Leroy Cheek, 72, of Sandusky, died Wednesday morning, March 7, 2012, in Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky, following a brief illness.

He was born Oct. 27, 1939, in Chesapeake, Ohio, and was a 1956 graduate of Margaretta High School. Mr. Cheek then moved to San Diego where he lived for 42 years. He retired from the U.S. Navy after 20 years as a chief sonarman. He also taught school, was a proof reader and wrote technical books.

In November 2007, he moved back to the Sandusky area to be with his extended family. He had a good time with all of the family over the past five years, with pizza on Fridays with cousins and other family members. He also enjoyed the family parties and card games.

He was an active member of St. James Lutheran Church, Imperial Beach, Calif., for 40 years, where he taught Sunday school for more than 20 years. Since returning to the Sandusky area, he has been a member of St. John Lutheran Church, U.S. 250, Sandusky. His hobbies included model railroads and woodworking.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, the former Maryella Berkey; daughter Kelly (Arthur) Forral, of San Antonio; son Charles (Gail) Cheek, of San Diego; two grandsons, Christopher Forral, of San Diego, and Ryan Forral, of Arlington, Texas; two sisters, Betty Vidito, of Georgia, and Doris Wilhelm, of Sandusky; nieces, nephews and other relatives.

He was preceded in death by an infant daughter Linda Marie Cheek; his parents:, Richard and Louella (Snell) Cheek; and one brother Charles E. Cheek.

The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until a memorial service at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 10, at St. John Lutheran Church, 106 Scheid Road, Sandusky. The Rev. William Hlavin will officiate. At Mr. Cheek?s request, burial will be at sea.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Lutheran Church.

Pfeil Funeral Home, Sandusky Chapel, is assisting with arrangements. Condolences may be shared with the family at pfeilfuneralhome.com.

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Source: http://www.sanduskyregister.com/sandusky/obituary/malcolm-leroy-cheek-oct-27-1939-march-7-2012

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