John P. Leiendecker

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D. O. McComb and Sons - Covington Knolls

8325 Covington Rd.

Fort Wayne, Indiana

John Leiendecker Obituary

JOHN P. LEIENDECKER, 86, of Fort Wayne, died March 3, 2009, at his home. Born Nov. 3, 1922, in Columbus, Ohio, he was the son of the late Paul and Marion Leien decker. He was a 1941 graduate of North Side High School. He graduated from the GE apprentice school and retired from General Electric after 42 years of service. He was a World War II veteran. He was assigned to the 15th Air Force 461st Bomb group, 767th squadron at Cherignola, Italy. He was a pilot on a B-24 and flew 15 combat missions. He also flew supply missions to POW camps at the end of the war. He was a member of American Legion Post 296. He was a member of the Air Force Reserves retiring on Nov. 3, 1982 as a Lieutenant Colonel. He was a member of SCCA, Flying circuits model airplane club. Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Phyllis (Alleger) Leiendecker; three children, John (Linda) Leiendecker Jr. of Urbandale, Iowa, Cherie (Ted) Walda, Mark (Deb) Leiendecker of Fort Wayne; six grandchildren, John Paul (Lindsay) Leiendecker, Jessica Leiendecker, Sarah Walda (Ryan) Buckingham, Ashley, Grant, and Kyle Leiendecker; two great-grandchildren, Jake and Kaden Leiendecker; and a sister-in-law, Doris Bresser of Shawno, Wis. "He loved his family with all his heart and he was always there for us." Service is 11 a.m. Friday at D.O. McComb & Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Road, the Rev. Robert A. Bruckner officiating. Calling is from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Entombment in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne. Memorials to Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Mar. 4, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for John Leiendecker

6 Entries

Cherie Walda

March 12, 2009

Ted:

When you're comfortable, you should check out our Beer Show web site and listen to the show. We talked about Jack and the fly-over at the funeral and posted Jack's WWII military photo on our site. Wanted you to know, but didn't necessarily want to re-introduce pain for you. So, think about it before you share it with Cherie.

Cheers,

Dave

Dave Holmes

Founder/Owner/Brewer

Warbird Brewing Company

Commander, 1st Brew Force

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Cherie,
We are really sorry to hear about your dad. Our prayers will be with you
and your whole family. David & I just got back from Cabo so we are a little
late responding. Thanks for letting us know. We love you guys.

Anna & David

Cheri,
I am so sorry about your dad. We just arrived home from our trip to Turks
and Caicos and read your message. Please know you are in our thoughts.
Sorry we were not in town to come to his viewing. love Gayle

Dear Cherie;

We've just heard of your father's passing. Barbara and I send you our love.
I hope that what Jane told me yesterday is true, that he suffered very
little. That would be a real blessing.

We just lost Barb's dad last August, and the sweet and heartfelt moments
still come up for us.
We'll be thinking of you all.
With great affection,
Joe and Barbara

Cherie,
I'm so very sorry for your loss. From your message I assume that you
were with him and your mom at the time of his transition. I so wish that
I could be there to give you a warm embrace and to tell you how much I
understand your pain and loss.

Thank you for keeping us posted. I know that even with the emotional
preparation for the passing of someone so dear that I wasn't ready, and
I suspect that you weren't ready for your Dad to go either -- in spite
of an intellectual "knowing" that he's better off moving on.

We would love to send a memorial gift in honor of your Dad. So, when
it's convenient, please let us know where you would like it sent.

With love, Donna and Ralph

Donna L. Morris, DrPH, CNM, NBCR
Associate Professor
College of Nursing
University of North Dakota
430 Oxford Street, Stop 9025
Grand Forks, ND 58202-9025
Off: (701) 777-4529
Fax: (701) 777-4096
Cell: (218) 766-9877

Cherie--
So sorry to hear of your father's death. Know that my prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Take comfort in knowing that he is no longer in pain and discomfort and is reaping the joys of Heaven!Much love to you--God's Peace and ComfortKIM
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Hi Cherie,

I just wanted you to know I am thinking of you. I know that life will never be the same without your "Daddy" here on earth with you. ....But eventually the pain will be less. ........and you will begin to look forward to Heaven even more, knowing that at some point in time, Jesus and "Daddy" will be waiting there to greet you.

Love you,

Karen

Cherie - Joe and I were so sorry to hear about your Dad. You have been in our thoughts and prayers.
I made eggplant casserole and brought it to school yesterday. I was wondering if someone would be at your house after school today so I could drop it off. It has not been baked so it needs about 30 minutes in the oven. I have never tryed to freeze it , but if you don't think you will use it it the next couple of days you probably could feeze it for later. It should serve 6-8 people (or Godiva if she is into veggies!) Let me know when a good time for you would be.
class ph - 431-2690, home ph - 625-1006, cell ph 615-8031. laura

And I'm holding you close from afar. I know with this diagnosis, you
knew what the outcome would be and didn't want your dad to suffer.
Still, all those rational thoughts must be hard to bring forward when
you are hurting so much. I love you and wish you strength.

Julie Inskeep

Publisher

The Journal Gazette

600 West Main Street

Fort Wayne, IN 46802

Hi Cherie,

Please pass on my thoughts and prayers to everyone

Love all

Eric

It is so hard to lose someone so very close and dear. Our deepest sympathy
to you and your family. Peggy

Cherie, I am so sorry to hear this. Your dad was a wonderful man, a great father and husband. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. John

Hi Cherie,
My heart and prayers are with you. I look forward to talking with you soon but in the meantime, please be gentle with yourself. I pray that God grants you and your family strength and comfort during this time.
Your friend always,
Catherine

Catherine Sallaz
School Counselor
Deer Ridge Elementary
Ft. Wayne, Indiana

So sorry Cherie, I have passed the info along to Janet, Pam and Carolyn. Let us know arrangements when you can. Know that all of us are thinking of you.
Del Rae

Cherie
I will be thinking of you and yours

Bless you
Janet

Cherie, I am so sorry. Please let us know the arrangements. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Roxanne May

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Barb

Just letting you know I've been thinking and praying for you this morning.
Kevin Kempton

Cherie, I was so sorry to hear about your father. Please let me know if you need anything at all.
Love,
I am so sorry to hear that. You and your family will continue to be in our
thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if we can do anything for you.

Love you,
Jenny

Jennifer Hesch

Cherie's father passed away this morning. Please keep her in your prayers.
Kevin

Cherie,
You have our deepest condolences. I'm so sorry to hear about your dad's passing.
Gerry H.

I am sending a hug to you this morning. I know how difficult this is for all of you. I have been praying that God gives you His grace to deal with this. Your Dad is in His warm embrace. He is finally home.

Get some sleep....you will be so tired through the next few days. Take care and know that we are all thinking about you and praying for all of you.

Martha

Dear Cherie,
I hope these pictures bring you a smile. cherry blossoms for Cherie. We love you and are praying for you and your family.
I forgot to send the story with the monkey and dove picture. Here it is:
It's a tale straight out of Disney – an abandoned baby monkey, close to death, is revived by the love of a bird. The 12-week-old macaque was rescued on Neilingding Island, in Goangdong Province, In China, after being abandoned by his mother. Taken to an animal hospital, he was weaned back to physical health but still showed little appetite for life. It was not until a fellow patient, a white pigeon, took him under her wing and showed him love and affection that he perked up. Now the two are inseparable, say staff.
It just goes to show you that love always finds you.
If you need a good book to occupy you mind theses are good: and
People of the book by Geraldine Brooks and
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows.

Love, Mary Helen and Cissy

From: DiMatteo, Susan O.
Sent: Monday, March 09, 2009 10:07 AM
To: Buckingham, Sarah N.
Subject: RE: Thank You

How amazing, thank you for sharing your grandpa's love for bird watching
- now he's watching over all of you. When I ordered the arrangement, I
specified that it have birds in it and birds that looked real, not pink
or green or yellow :) I thought they would relate to flight which was a
large part of your grandfather's life. I'm glad I listened to my
instinct.

Keep all of your special memories of your precious grandpa close to your
heart. I know he had to be so proud of you and that you brought many
happy moments to his life.

Take care,

Sue

just a quick note to say that I am thinking about you and hoping that you are doing well.In my thoughts and prayers-KIM

HI Cherie,

Thanks for sharing the news about your father.. my thoughts are with you. I know this is a difficult time.. and you still managed to get Hobie's goal written.. what a trooper you are.

Please let me know if there is anything at all that I can do for you.. ok? Don't hesitate to ask at all.

See you soon,
Love,
Y

Cherie - Joe and I were so sorry to hear about your Dad. You have been in our thoughts and prayers.
I made eggplant casserole and brought it to school yesterday. I was wondering if someone would be at your house after school today so I could drop it off. It has not been baked so it needs about 30 minutes in the oven. I have never tryed to freeze it , but if you don't think you will use it it the next couple of days you probably could feeze it for later. It should serve 6-8 people (or Godiva if she is into veggies!) Let me know when a good time for you would be.

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Gale Barshaw

March 5, 2009

We will deeply miss Jack. Our prayers are with you all for God's strength, peace and comfort. We have been very blessed by having been a part of Jack's life. Such a sweetheart.

Love,
Gale, Jim and Doris

The Bultemeiers

March 5, 2009

Mark and Family: We are sorry to hear about the loss of your Father, but we can rejoice that he is in a "Better Place" now. We love you guys.

Joseph Sherer

March 4, 2009

Mark and Debbie
We are sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your entire family.
Joe and Mary Sherer

David and Mary Didier

March 4, 2009

Dear Phyllis and Cherie, We are so sorry about your loss. Jack was a wonderful and caring person. He was such a special person and he will be greatly missed by our family. We will be praying daily for your strength to get through this difficult time.

Love,
David, Mary, Megan, Shannon, Lauren, and Catherine Didier
Catherine Didier

Tom & Dawn Putman

March 4, 2009

Phyllis, we are so sorry to hear of Jack's passing. You were both such good friends in our time of need. Our puppies loved his care and gentle touch as well.

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