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Dr. Vernon Edward Leininger, age 78, of West Jefferson, OH, passed away September 27, 2014. He was a member of St. James Lutheran Church, graduate of Tipton High School and US Army Veteran. Vernon did his undergraduate work at Indiana University and post graduate work at Purdue University. Following completion of his education, he served as a pioneer in radiation oncology. As an Associate Professor of Physics at Indiana University Medical School, he was instrumental in securing and bringing into the country one of the first linear accelerators for the treatment of cancer. He continued his work in cancer treatment at the University of Connecticut, St. Johns Hospital in Anderson, Indiana, and retired from Hobbs Oncology Center/OhioHealth. He then did private consulting in diagnostic physics until his death. Dr. Leininger worked tirelessly to ease the sufferings of others. He was a member of the Pioneer Engineers Club, American College of Medical Physics (ACMP), American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) and the Lions Club. Vernon was an avid bible reader and Sunday school teacher. He enjoyed collecting steam engines, old cars and motorized equipment. Preceded in death by parents Alfred Sr. and Lydia Leininger and brothers John and Alfred Jr. Survived by loving wife of 24 years Linda, children Marcia (Brian) Sigman, Lisa Pfeiffer, Jill (James Shannon) Craft, Laura (Bill Sottong) Roy, Matthew (Jennifer) Leininger and their mother Judith, sister Lauretta Byrd, grandchildren William and Daniel Sigman, Eric Pfeiffer, Alexandra, Kathryn, and Jordan Craft, Meghan Sottong, Joseph and Dion (Carson) Leininger, step grandchildren Meagan, Melanie and Evan Harris, many loving relatives and friends. Family will receive friends 4-8 pm Wednesday at St. James Lutheran Church, 5660 Trabue Rd, Columbus, OH 43228. Further arrangements to be held at Young and Nichols Funeral Home, Tipton, IN. Interment Fairview Cemetery, Tipton, IN. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. James Lutheran Church of Columbus, OH, Emanuel Lutheran Church of Tipton, IN, or a philanthropic organization of one's choice. Arrangements completed by the TIDD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Hilliard, OH. www.tiddfuneralservice.com
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John Brown III MD
June 4, 2015
Will miss Vern, a very smart and open minded Physics scholar. Had several very pleasant lunches with him and you in Merrillville. Will be thinking of you and him as the entire office has been since Monday (when I realized he wasn't going to be here for tube testing)
October 15, 2014
Linda so sorry to hear of Vern's passing.
The Physicians and Staff at Dublin Surgery Center
Rob Morrison
October 8, 2014
Dear Linda, I am very sad to learn of Vern's death. He will be missed. I trust that God will uphold you during this trying time.
Sincerely,
Rob Morrison
RTI Electronics
George David
October 5, 2014
So sorry to hear about Vernon's passing. I fine man, a great friend, he will be missed by many as he made a difference.
The Hoberty's
October 3, 2014
Dear Linda - we learned of Vern's leaving for Heaven on Thursday of this week. I can almost see him exclaiming over everything he sees and encounters. How exciting for him but we know how much he will be missed by all who had the privilege of being included in his life. Our prayers are with you.
Theresa Allgeier-Miller
October 2, 2014
Vern helped our girl scout leader, Judy, and we had a blast in junior high in 1971-74! Thanks for letting us go night riding on the horses, too! Such fond memories of your great family. You will be missed! Heaven is happy to have you! Love, Theresa
Crystal RN
October 1, 2014
Verne will truly be missed. He always put others first and loved to make people smile . His smile was so infectious. Glad I got to know him and he will always have a special place in my heart.
Bruce Craft
October 1, 2014
Vern, you are singing with the angels in Heaven now. We will all miss you, especially your loving grandchildren in Louisiana, Alex, Kate and Jack.
- Bruce A. Craft
Brenda Schierberl
October 1, 2014
Vernie, your light still shines bright!
Mincie RN
October 1, 2014
Vernon shared much of his life, his devotion to Jesus inspired me. He will always be in our hearts and prayers.
Lisa RN
October 1, 2014
It was my pleasure to know Vernon. He is missed. He has no limitations on him now. He is overjoyed and running like a wild man in Heaven.
Donnas Adkins
September 30, 2014
Rest in Peace Vern, You will be missed by all who knew and had the priviledge of working with you through good times and bad times you always had a smile on your face!!!!!
Elzie Wymer
September 30, 2014
Vern Leininger and his family became a part of our family in 1969, we raised our children together at Pike Township in Marion County. He made you feel a part of everything that he and his family were doing, although he had a very busy schedule. Yes he was very positive in his approach to all things. His Christian Influence will be missed.
Jen Gandee
September 30, 2014
Vern touched and enhanced my life. He always was a a bright light of hope, faith, and love. He is so missed!
Sharon Long
September 30, 2014
The world will not be nearly as bright and friendly without Vern. He will be sorely missed.
Bob Kobistek
September 30, 2014
There will be thousands of fewer smiles in the world from now on because whenever Vern walked into a room, he made everybody smile. We lost a great guy.
Myron Mack
September 29, 2014
Dear Linda Very sad to see of Vern's passing, I have great respect for his knowledge. We had some memorable times on some of our inspections. When I see a beautiful cloud in the sky I know it was made by him stoking the old steam engine. Prayers with you.
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