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John Leidenix Obituary
John Leidenix, 83, McLaughlin, S.D., passed away April 5, 2008, from injuries received in a vehicle/pedestrian accident near McLaughlin. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. MDT Thursday, April 10, at St. Bernard's Catholic Church, McLaughlin. Burial will be in McLaughlin City Cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home, Mobridge, S.D.
Visitation will be held at 5:30 p.m. MDT today at the church with scriptural wake services at 6:30 p.m.
John Michael Leidenix was born Jan. 23, 1925, at Huff, to Frank and Elizabeth (Howarth) Leidenix. He was raised and grew up on the family farm and ranch in Huff where he also attended rural school. He went to work on a ranch for Joe Wetzstein in the Fort Rice area. John then went to work for Butch and Thelma Luger on their ranch in the Fort Yates area for the next 12 years.
John met Gladys Hines in Fort Yates. They were married July 23, 1960, in Fort Yates. Following their marriage they made their home in Fort Yates, where they ran the local hotel and John continued to work for the Luger Ranch. John and Gladys purchased a ranch south of McLaughlin in 1963. In 1969 they sold the ranch and then John did gravel mining for a couple of years. His heart was still in ranching so John and Gladys purchased a ranch northwest of McLaughlin where John had been ranching until his unexpected death Saturday.
John was a big part in the formation of Rigaflex Company. This company developed, produced and patented a plastic composite reel bat for swathers and combines which his son, Monte, invented.
John had a special fondness for animals. Ranching and his grandchildren were his life. John was meticulous when it came to caring for his cattle. Every year he worked hard at having a 100 percent calf crop, which he had done many times including at the age of 82 in 2007.
John is survived by three children, Monte (Sarah) Leidenix, Michelle (Corey) Botner and Kristie (Scott) Becker, all of Bismarck; and seven grandchildren, Michael and Lauren Leidenix, Casey, Dillon and Logan Botner and Erin and Natalie Becker, all of Bismarck.
John was preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, Gladys, who passed away March 20, 1996; his parents; one grandson, Matthew; four siblings, Irene, Mary, Frank and Elsie.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Leidenix
Jim Kurle
April 11, 2008
To John Leidenix Family;
May the Lord carry you through at this time of your loss
Boyd Eisenbraun and Family
April 10, 2008
Monte, Michelle, Kristie
We just wanted to say how sorry we are for your loss. You Father was a very good man. You are in our thoughts and prayers. I always enjoyed driving out to the farm and seeing your Dad and asking for permission to hunt ducks on your dam. He will missed by us all. God Bless you and your families. McLaughlin lost another great citizen.
Jill Ackerman
April 10, 2008
Dear Michelle and Family,
Although we did not know your dear father, we wanted to express our loving thoughts and prayers to all of you. He sounds like a wonderful man and no doubt will be missed greatly by many. God bless all of you at this very difficult time.
Sincerely,
Jill & Tom Ackerman
April 10, 2008
Monte, Michele & Kristi
We were so saddened to hear of John's death. We have many fond memories of him. He was a very strong and caring person. You are all in our prayers. May the peace of God be with you all during this very hard time.
Allen & Shelley Jochim
Loretta Olson
Joe Bauer
April 9, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Katja Miller
April 9, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Lorraine Bopp
April 9, 2008
We are deeply sad to hear of John's untimely death.
He was a dear friend of our family. Especially to my brother Leonard Carrier. He spent many days on our farm at Huff. I was just a little girl when he and Leonard ran around together. But I remember he had a great sense of humor. He was always teasing me about something.
Our Deepest Sympathy to all his family, He will be missed by many.
Gordon & Lorraine (Carrier) Bopp
Carol Sanders
April 9, 2008
Please accept our heartfelt sympthy, our thoughts and prayers are with the family. John was a good friend to our father Mike Faith.
Mike Faith Jr.
Joyce Claymore
Kathy Vallee
MaryElizabeth Mason osb
April 9, 2008
My prayers and condolences to all you who are grieving. May your bonds with one another and your faith in eternal life united to all our fellow Christians comfort and console you. And may John, now in heavenly joy, intercede for blessings on those dear to him on earth.
Judy (Hepper) Nohrenberg
April 9, 2008
Monte, Michelle and Kristie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Your Dad was a wonderful person I always enjoyed visiting. He had something to say about anything. And he certainly did enjoy the Ranch life. He and your Mom were so pround of all of you. With much Smpathy, Judy
Lorraine Reis
April 9, 2008
Sorry!
Francis & Jeannette Cluett
April 9, 2008
You are in our prayers.
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