Name: Visitation for Jonathan D. Leinfelder
Start: 2018-04-03T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2018-04-03T22:45:00.000Z
Location: Lumen Christi Catholic Church

Leinfelder, Jonathan D. Born to Life on October 20, 1963, in Port Washington to Patricia and David Leinfelder. Born to Eternal Life on March 29, 2018, at the age of 54 years after suffering a brain aneurysm. Beloved husband of Cindy (nee McDaniel). Best dad ever to Sara (Brandon) Gigot, Andrew and Emily. Loving papa to Theodore Gigot. Dearest son of Patricia (Carl) Charles and the late David Leinfelder. Big brother to Mia (Geno) Dougherty, Michael (Lisa) Leinfelder, Kris (Michael) Markiewicz, Kevin (Shannon) Charles and Kari Graske. Son-in-law of Arlene and the late Everett McDaniel. Brother-in-law of James (Sherri) McDaniel. Also survived by many relatives and friends. Jon dedicated his life to the children of Milwaukee Public Schools. He loved cheering on the Brewers, Packers and the MU basketball team. Jon is reunited with his loved ones in Heaven but will be greatly missed by his family and many others. Visitation Tuesday, April 3, from 4-5:45 PM at Lumen Christi Catholic Church, 2750 W. Mequon Rd., Mequon, followed by a Funeral Mass at 6 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Special Olympics or Medical College of Wisconsin-Neuroscience Research would be appreciated.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Apr. 1, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Jonathan Leinfelder

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13 Entries

John Sanchez

April 10, 2018

I am so sorry to hear about Jonathan's death. We were assistant principals together back in the 1990s. We kept in touch on and off while working in MPS these past years. He was a great guy and a wonderful colleague of mine. He will be truly missed.

April 5, 2018

I was so sorry to hear about Mr. Leinfelder, he was an awesome man, I loved his witty humor.

Jessica Anderson

April 5, 2018

I am so sorry to hear that Mr. Leinfelder has passed. Although I am joyful to hear he is with loved ones in heaven now. He was a kind compassionate man and educator to my children and our community. He was great with parents too at Hartford Ave. I send my love and condolences to his family. My prayers are with you. ❤✝

Shawonda Toney

April 4, 2018

I want to send my condolences to this family: Mr. Leinfelder was my elementary school teacher @ Hopkins Street School he was excellent and he helped make me to the person who I am today. I salute you sir, and May God give your family strength during this difficult time

Caren Ciezki

April 3, 2018

I saw Jonathon a few months ago while subbing at Washington HS so I was speechless when I heard of his passing. I worked with Jonathon at Hartford University School and will never forget his kindness and support. My most vivid memory of Mr. Leinfelder was on 9/11. He came into my classroom, turned on the news and helped my students and I calmly get through that horrific morning....for that I am eternally grateful. He will be profoundly missed.
Unable to attend the service, please accept my condolences.

Teresa Swan

April 2, 2018

Dearest Cindy, I'm so sorry to hear such sad news.I have no words to Express, just my deepest sympathy. With God's blessing for you and your family.Terry Swan

Trina Lockhart

April 2, 2018

Jonathan was a wonderful mentor and friend. He will be deeply missed. To his wife and children; Jonathan loved you all so much. He couldn't stop talking about you all. He was so proud of his family.

You are truly in my prayers.

April 2, 2018

To the family of JONATHAN D. LEINFELDER May God forever bless and keep you all in his loving tender care in your time of sorrow. From a former MPS co-worker MR. JEROME HENDERSON.

Debra aka Nana Dinsmore

April 2, 2018

I'm at very grateful to God for letting Mr. Jonathan Leinfelder into the lives of the Dinsmore Family via Washington High School. Mr. Leinfelder was such a sweetheart to me & my husband and we're grateful for his kindness, loving spirit and support during the basketball season. To his wife, children and family, the Bible tells us weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning. Mr. Leinfelder is resting from his labors and has gone to get his reward. God Bless and be encouraged!

a loved one

Sent Flowers

Deborah Anderson

April 2, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Cindy. The faculty and staff at Steffen Middle School.

Alice Struck

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shari wszalek michael

April 1, 2018

There are no words that I can offer to take away any of your pain, but I'm hoping that you can find some comfort knowing that Mr. L's perpetual smile and heart of gold at Washington High School, stemmed from the joy that you, Cindy, and Sara, Andrew, and Emily brought him every single day. Not a teaching day went by that Mr. L. didn't drop into my classroom or stop me in the hallway just to make sure that everything was okay, and that through every interaction--regardless its length--he'd update me with the latest grandson pic or the most recent conversation he had with you, Cindy, or with Sara, Andrew, or Emily. The daily love and support that all of you provided, sustained Mr. L. throughout many trying days in MPS, and, thankfully, supported his teachers along the way. Mr. L. touched SO many lives because of how you, Cindy, and Sara, Andrew, and Emily, touched his. Thank you for sharing him with us.

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