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Earle Leadlove Obituary

Leadlove, Earle B. fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Tuesday, February 28, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Betty Leadlove (nee Schuepfer); dearest father of Mark (Tara), Laura (Chris) Woepke and the late Michael (Dianne) Leadlove; dear grandfather of Erika, Benjamin, Jackson and Kelsey; our dear brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle and cousin. Earle graduated St. Louis University Law School in 1956, he served the United States Marine Corps from 1956 to 1959 while participating in Operation Blue Bat in Beirut Lebanon in 1958. Recipient of Combat Action Ribbon and Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. He practiced law in St. Louis Mo. since 1960 with the law firms Walther and Cloyd; Leadlove and Byrne; Barnhard and Baer; Lashley Baer and law office of Earle B. Leadlove. He was Chairman of The Young Lawyers Group, Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis (St. Louis Bar Association) 1965-1966; Chairman Young Lawyer Section, Missouri Bar 1967-1968; Delegate to American Bar Association conventions 1964-1967; former member of Board of Directors Missouri K.I.D.S.; former President and member of Board of Directors Concord Village Lions Club (1960 - present); charter member of Marine Corps League; member of V.F.W. Post 3500; volunteer at Kirkwood Train Station; member of St. Louis Committee Marine Corps - Law Enforcement Foundation and recipient of Semper Fidelis Award 2011. Services: Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON Chapel, 10151 Gravois, on Friday, March 2 at 12:30 p.m. Interment J. B. National Cemetery. Contributions to Marine Corps Law Enforcement Founda tion appreciated. Lions Rose Service on Thursday at 7 p.m. Visitation Thursday 3-9 p.m.

Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Feb. 29, 2012.
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Earl was a volunteer at the Kirkwood Train Station. He worked Saturday mornings and I enjoyed our conversations regarding the station and his service to our country as a Marine. Earl will be missed.

Bill Burckhalter

March 3, 2012

On behalf of all of the Ladies of the Auxiliary at VFW Post 3500, Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of his family. The way he got things done with that unique sense of humor will be greatly missed. Please contact the Ladies Auxiliary VFW 3500 if we can help in any way @ LadiesAuxVFW3500.org

Deb Brainerd

March 2, 2012

I am so sorry to hear this. Earl was a good man and I enjoyed working with him on projects at Post 3500. All the ladies respected him and the way he carried out the mission of the VFW. Heartfelt condolences to all his family from myself and the Ladies Auxiliary.

Connie Marshall

March 1, 2012

Sorry to learn of your loss. My condolences. I mourn his passing while celebrating his life.
Sheldon Grand, a retired Missouri lawyer

February 29, 2012

Earle, you are one in a million- I'm going to miss you and that incredible sense of humor. Rest in peace my friend.

Patty Hargrove

February 29, 2012

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