WILLIAM-LEITHISER JR.-Obituary

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WILLIAM AUSTIN LEITHISER JR.

Vero Beach, Florida

May 1, 1943 – Aug 20, 2020 (Age 77)

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BORN
May 1, 1943
DIED
August 20, 2020
AGE
77
LOCATION
Vero Beach, Florida

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Strunk Funeral Homes and Crematory - Vero Beach Obituary

Major William Austin Leithiser Jr., affectionately known as “Bud”, 77, died peacefully in Melbourne, FL, on August 20, 2020. Bud was born on May 1, 1943 in Havre de Grace, MD to William and Mildred Grace Leithiser. He was a member and lived at Orchid Island Golf and Beach Club in Vero Beach,...

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You will be fondly remembered and missed.

I'll miss Bud's upbeat look at life in general. He made things more pleasant, whatever we were dealing with; Best to the family.

It has been such a privilege to call Bud my friend for the last 20 years. He and Loraine have taught me so many of life's lessons. What always comes to mind first when remembering Bud is his sense of humor, definitely the guy you wanted to sit next to at a party!! Loraine you were such a loving wife and Bud adored you. Rest in Peace my dear friend, I will miss you terribly.

Dear Loraine, Our prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow. Fly high Bud.
The "Mayor" and Carol

“Uncle Buddy” was an icon to his nephew Michael O’Brien and all his friends. We learned many life lessons and had a blast just being around him. I pray he now enjoys his eternal reward and my thoughts and prayers to his entire family.

I have many wonderful memories of Bud in Valdosta. I will always remember him. He will join John C., Jay G. and Johnny B. in the flight in the sky.

We will all miss Bud & his smiling face & his humor!

What a beautiful final tribute to this wonderful man! Life will not be the same without him in this world, although I know he will be flying down to check up on things! Lots of love, memories, thoughts and prayers to the family!