Robert "Jamie" Leininger

Robert "Jamie" Leininger, age 59, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family, Saturday evening, October 17, 2026. He was born February 26, 1967 in Wauseon, Ohio to Darrell and Carol (Lee) Leininger. On April 21, 1990  he married the love of his life, Maria Staccone.

Jamie was a 1985 graduate of Swanton High School. For the majority of his career, he worked as a truck driver for Select Stone Company and a mechanic and truck driver for K & L Trucking. Jamie loved farming since he was a young man. Above everything else, family and friendships were most important to Jamie. He was the rock of the family, a steady and unwavering anchor who poured his whole heart into the people he loved. Nothing brought him greater joy than simply spending time with his family. He also enjoyed helping his friends whenever needed.

Jamie is survived by his wife of 36 years, Maria (Staccone) Leininger; daughter, Danielle (David Wood) Leininger; parents, Darrell and Carol (Lee) Leininger; brothers, Michael (Teresa) Leininger and Craig (Lana) Leininger; grandchildren, Dominic, Callie, Adeline, Brooklyn, David and Jacob; and "special" daughter, Alysa Marlowe.

He was preceded in death by his son, Shawn Leininger.

Friends and family may visit Wednesday, October 21st from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Weigel Funeral Home in Swanton, Ohio where services will begin at 6:00 p.m. with Celebrant Sherryann Frank presiding. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Henry Ford Hospital or Hospice of Northwest Ohio.