John A. Loesch 80, of Elyria passed away Saturday September 17, 2011 at Avon Oaks Nursing Home in Avon following a long illness. He was born August 22, 1931 in Cleveland. John had served in the U.S. Air Force. He was employed as a plumber and pipefitter at Ford Motor Co. in the Brook Park Foundry from 1977 until his retirement in 1993. John was a member of Local 55, Elyria United Polish Club, Amvets Post 32, V.F.W. Post 1079, American Legion Post 12. Survivors include thee sons; Jeff A., John A., and Jay A. (Terri) all of Elyria, Twelve grandchildren; Michael, Teri, Jeffrey, Christopher, Kaylee, Whitney, Maggie, Hannah, Lindsey, Stephen, Corey, Tyler, and seven great grandchildren, and a brother; Thomas (JoAnn) of Medina. He was preceded in death by his wife of fifty four years; Joan L. (nee: Rahm), and his parents; John J. and Catherine (nee: Chovanek) Loesch. Friends may call 5-8PM Tuesday September 20, 2011 at The Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at St. Rt. 57) Elyria (440)322-4626 where V.F.W. Post 1079 will provide full military honors. Funeral services and interment will be private at Resthaven Memory Gardens in Avon. Online condolences to the family can be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com Service: Military Honors 8:00 PM Tuesday September 20, 2011 Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Elyria, Ohio Visitation: 5-8 PM Tuesday September 20, 2011 Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Elyria, Ohio