Columbus, OH — Herbert Victor LeVan, 83, of Lewistown, Ohio, died Sept. 17, 2021, at his home.

Mr. LeVan was born July 29, 1938, in Peoria, Ohio, a son of the late Charles Victor and Esther Juanita Poling LeVan. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Eileen Stults.

Herbert Victor LeVan died Sept. 17, 2021.

On June 23, 1963, he married Rosemary Dell Michel in Milford Center, Ohio, and she survives. He is also survived by their sons, Louis (Melissa) and James; grandchildren, Hank (Megan), Harrison, Hadley, Cati, Frani, Holden, Kyle, and Dylan Scharrne; great-grandson, Perry Del; brother-in-law, Ken (Jeanie) Stults; and numerous cousins.

Mr. LeVan was a 1956 graduate of Union Local School. He owned and operated LeVan Stables and was a Standardbred trainer and farmer most of his life.

He was a member of Lewistown-Trinity United Methodist Church, United States Trotting Association and Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association. He formerly owned Sunshine Raceway in Dade City, Fla.

Pastor Debbie Ketcham will begin funeral services at 11 a.m., Saturday (Sept. 25) at Lewistown-Trinity United Methodist Church. Visitation is Friday (Sept. 24) from 4-7 p.m. at Shoffstall Funeral Home, 205 S. Main St., Lakeview, and Saturday from 10-11 a.m. at church. Burial is in Lewistown Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Lewistown-Trinity United Methodist Church.

Services are in the care of Shoffstall Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed at shoffstallfuneralhome.com.