Lesli Brahm

Lesli Brahm of Englewood, Ohio passed away peacefully on June 10, 2024, at the age of 69. Born on February 6, 1955, in Covington, Kentucky, Lesli was the beloved daughter of Robert and Marjorie Dierig. She graduated from Our Lady of Providence High School in Newport, Kentucky in 1973 and later pursued a career in the medical field, earning her nursing degree from Dayton School of Practical Nursing in 1985.

Lesli dedicated over three decades of her life as a caring Licensed Practical Nurse. Her compassionate care extended to her roles at Stillwater Center, ResCare, and as a nursing supervisor at McEwen group home for adults with intellectual disabilities. She treated her patients with kindness, making them feel like part of her own family and including them in special events and gatherings.

In her personal life, Lesli was a devoted mother to Ashley and Aaron and later cherished the role of grandmother to Ryan, Nicholas, and Liam. She was known for spoiling her grandchildren with treats and outings to places like Martindale Park. Her interests included gardening, collecting Longaberger baskets, antiquing, and exploring yard sales.

Lesli is survived by her Daughter Ashley Waldon, son Aaron Johnson, Grandchildren Ryan, Nicholas, and Liam, Sisters Cheri (Roger) Rawe, Vicki (Marty) Dierig, Robin (Robert) Centner, Brother David (Pete) Dierig, and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents Robert and Marjorie Dierig, and grandmother Adaline Adams.

Special thanks are extended to Dr. Sana Jeffreys and Hospice of Dayton. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.

A funeral service to honor and celebrate Lesli's life will be held at Routsong Funeral Home Kettering Chapel on June 22, 2024, starting at noon. Visitation will take place at the funeral home from 11:00 am until noon.

Let us come together to remember and celebrate the life of Lesli Brahm, a woman whose kindness and dedication touched the hearts of many. She will be deeply missed and remembered with love by all who knew her.