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Leon W. Auker, 53, of Bowmansville, passed away on Monday, March 19, 2018, at UPMC Pinnacle Lititz.

He was born in Ephrata to the late Paul S. and Emeline S. (Wenger) Auker.

Leon was a truck jockey for S and H Express in York and previously for Johnson and Johnson (Pfizer) in Lititz. He loved to tinker with old cars.

Leon is survived by 14 siblings, James (Anna Martin) Auker of Hillsboro, OH, Frank (Ruth Brubacker) Auker of Vandalia, IL, Russel (Ruth Martin) Auker of Lyndonville, NY, Paul Auker, Jr. of Bowmansville, John D. (Edna Stauffer) Auker of Ephrata, Chester (Ruth Ann) Auker of Stevens, Anna Mae (Levi) Stauffer of Delano, TN, Roy (Fern Stauffer) Auker of Port Trevorton, Elizabeth (Ray) Weaver of Peebles, OH, Emeline (Fred) Martin of Bainbridge, OH, Luke (Charlene Martin) Auker of Mt. Pleasant Mills, Weaver (Barbara Gehman) Auker of Ephrata, Noah (Christine Sensenig) Auker of Bainbridge, Esther (Elvin) Martin of Bainbridge and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Ann Auker.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, March 22, 2018, from 4 to 8 PM at the New Joy Brethren in Christ, 35 New Joy Drive, Ephrata. An additional viewing will be held on Friday, March 23, 2018, from 9 to 10 AM at the church followed by funeral services at 10:00 AM with Pastor David Miller officiating. Interment will take place in the Stauffer Mennonite Cemetery.

Kindly omit flowers.

Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.

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