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Leon Setter Obituary

Setter, Leon J., 89, decorated veteran of WWII and former POW, technical writer at Boeing and Cessna, Boy Scout leader, and volunteer at Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center, entered eternal life July 9, 2014. Recitation of the Rosary 6 p.m. Friday, July 11, at DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial 1 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at All Saints Catholic Church; with military honors and burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Setter was preceded in death by his wife, A. Catherine (Stomp) Setter; parents, Albert and Monica (Miller) Setter; daughter, Karen Setter; brother, Marvin Setter; sisters, Geraldine Jarry, Kathleen Ojile and Wanda Elmore. He is survived by children, Ron Setter of Colorado Springs, CO, Dr. Ken (Nancy) Setter of Tulsa, OK, Carolyn (Tony) Utter, Janis Pherigo both of Wichita, Mel (Anne) Setter of Topeka, KS, and Gary Setter of Lawrence, KS. Mr. Setter is also survived by brothers, Bob (Fran) Setter of Kirkland, WA, Ralph (Lena) Setter of Edmond, OK; grandchildren, Debbie O'Reilly, Chris (Regina) Utter, Katy (Dustin) Lentz, Andrew (Megan) Setter, Jason Pherigo, Tim (Laura) Utter, Dr. Owen Setter, Ryan Utter, Ellen (Mark) Haukom, Dr. Jeff Setter, Jessica (Seth) Creason, Laura Setter, Tyler Setter, Alex Setter, Claire Setter, Aidan Setter, Caroline Setter; and great-grandchildren, Briana Campbell, Dalton Pybus, Shelby Pybus, Isabel Haukom, Jonah Utter, Luke Setter, Eli Utter, Olivia Lentz, Maddox Haukom, Lydia Setter, Miles Lentz, Silas Haukom, Stella Utter, Scarlett Utter. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to TLC Activity Fund for Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center, 5550 E. Kellogg Dr., Wichita, KS 67218.

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Published by Wichita Eagle from Jul. 11 to Jul. 12, 2014.

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Wesley & Luella Valliere

July 25, 2014

What great memories we have of Leon and Catherine; and such a blessed reunion they are now enjoying as they rest in peace. It is an honor to say we had 64+ years of friendship. They will be greatly missed.

Janis Allen RN

July 16, 2014

Thank you for sharing your special daddy with us. May your special memories comfort you. My prayers are with you all.

July 13, 2014

Carolyn,

I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Connie Lambert

Rick Reischmann

July 11, 2014

Thank you for your service Sir.May you rest in peace.

Dave and Esta Setter

July 11, 2014

I have found Leon to be a gentle and upright man at our reunions. He will be missed

July 11, 2014

I have found Leon to be an upright and gentle man and always a delight to talk to at the family reunions. Leon and his family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Dave and Esta Setter

pam finkbeiner

July 11, 2014

Carolyn and Family, Lean was always smilimg, at least outside where all of us kids played. I hope he and your mother have a wonderful reunion. May god give you the comfort that comes with wonderful memories.

Kim Bieler

July 11, 2014

Mr. Setter will be missed. My prayers are with the family. His service & sacrifice for our country is why we have been able to have freedom and liberty. God Bless all the lives he has touched over the years.

Harry Simpson

July 11, 2014

Rest Leon, until you hear at dawn,
the low, clear reveille of God.

Thank you for your service to this nation.

Sharyn Donovan

July 11, 2014

Uncle Leon was a great man and I will miss him.

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