Paul William Leister Sr.

Paul William Leister Sr. obituary

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Westminster, Maryland

Paul Leister Obituary



Paul William Leister, Sr., 76, of Westminster passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at the Dove House. He was born on May 22, 1939 in Westminster and was the son of the late Dorothy Beulah Leister (nee Arnold) and William Dietz Leister. Paul attended Westminster High School and was part of the class of 1957. He was a lifelong farmer and collector of agricultural equipment, parts, and tractors. He also was the honorary director of the Mason Dixon Historic Society. As well as a member of the Blacksmith's Guild of Maryland. Surviving him is son Paul W. Leister, Jr. and his wife Laura Leister; grandson Ryan Leister; former wife Regenia Woodie Leister; and companion Barbara Holtzman. The family will receive friends on Thursday January 21, 2016 at Pritts Funeral Home and Chapel, 412 Washington Rd., Westminster from 2-4pm and 6-8pm. A funeral service will take place at the funeral home on Friday January 22, 2016 at 10am. Interment to follow in Deer Park Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in his name to Carroll Hospice, 292 Stoner Ave., Westminster MD 21157.

Published by Carroll County Times on Jan. 17, 2016.
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We are so very sorry for your loss and we are sorry we can't be at the funeral. Unfortunately we are out of state. Paul was a great person and we were lucky to call him a friend.

Tom & Terry Roach

February 10, 2016

Paul not only loved farming he loved the history of it as well. The array of old machinery and his knowledge of every piece was amazing. When I visited last and he took me around the field before the auction & I enjoyed the personal tour. And while I was in awe of everything it was also a sad day. I hoped it wouldn't be the last time I saw him but alas it was. Paul was one of a kind, had a good heart and I was honored to have gotten to know him and call him friend. I will miss him.

Mike Bazzy

January 21, 2016

Paul was more than one of my Nationwide clients, he was a friend. He will be missed terribly. My prayers go out to Barbara & Paul's family.

Gail Ellam

January 20, 2016

So sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Thoughts and prayers to you

Kathy & Mark Miller

January 18, 2016

Barbara and Paul Jr.and Family,
We are so sorry for you loss.He is at peace now. Love.Paul and Diane

Diane Knight

January 18, 2016

To Paul's family and Barbara,

His pain and suffering are over and he is now at rest with the Lord.

I will keep all of you in my prayers.

Linda A. Panzone

January 17, 2016

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