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Leon Geubelle Obituary

Geubelle, Leon Joseph, 78, retired Captain with the Wichita Fire Department, died July 30, 2012. Leon was a member of: St. Catherine of Siena, Westside Square Dance Club, Roving Good Sam Campers, Volunteer Kansas Firefighter's Museum, Assistant Scoutmaster Boy Scouts and Knights of Stainless Steel Table. Leon is preceded in death by: infant daughter; Catherine, parents; Ernest and Cecelia (Meng) Geubelle, brothers; Joseph, Francis and John. Leon is survived by: wife; Shirley, son; Steve (Kathy) Geubelle, daughters; Karen Geubelle, Janice (Troy) Reno, Lynn (Jay) Grant, brothers; Bill Geubelle, Gil Geubelle and nine grandchildren. Rosary will be Wednesday 7:00 pm August 1, 2012 and funeral mass will be Thursday 10:00 am August 2, 2012 both at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, burial will follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: St. Catherine's building fund, Kansas Fire Fighter's Museum, and Harry Hynes Hospice. Online condolences can be sent to www.HillsideFuneralHomeWest.com

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Published by Wichita Eagle on Aug. 1, 2012.

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Joan Wurth Bubacz

August 20, 2012

Shirley, Karen and family, I pray that God will hold you close and give you peace during this difficult time. Joan Wurth Bubacz

August 6, 2012

Karen,
I am so sorry to hear about your father's passing. You and your children and your family have my deepest sympathy.
Please let me know if I can do anything to ease your burden.
Roxena Erwin, wichta,kansas

Nina Higgins

August 3, 2012

My heart goes out to you and all the Geubelle family. I felt that I knew Leon because of my relationship with Gil, my sister Louise's husband, and through them I feel that I know all the Geubelles, whom I have always known to be a very dear and special family. Please accept my sincere condolences.

August 3, 2012

What an inspiration Leon was to so many of us. He showed us how to move on with our lives, with cheerful courage and thoughtfullness, taking every day as it comes, making the best of it. God Bless you Shirley, what a tower of strength, and courage you provided for all your loved ones.
Bill & Gayle Williamson

August 3, 2012

Shirley: Leon was an asset to the Crystal Waters HOA. He will be missed. Our thoughts are with you. Augie and Marilyn Blanchat

August 2, 2012

Shirley and Family, We are saddened to hear of Leon's passing and we are sending you all our love and prayers. Leon was always such an upbeat person and left this earth a better place for having graced this planet with his presence.

Skip and Norma (Weber) Larsen, Houston, Texas

August 2, 2012

Shirley and Geubelle clan so sorry to hear of Leon's passing. Enjoyed the times we were able to catch up on "family" Sorry can't be at the funeral, hope mom and Ramona can make it. You all are in my prayers. Cindy (Schultz/Geubelle) Mullen.

KT Thiessen

August 2, 2012

Shirley, both Julie and I, too, have lost a good friend. As your neighbor Leon was so gracious and willing to help me with anything. He even bought one of my motorcycles! We loved talking about scooters and motorcycles. I will miss him! May God give you his strength and courage during this difficult time. Please call me anytime if there's anything I can do to make life a bit easier for you in the coming days.

Lonnie & Marsha Tormey

August 2, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with all!

Ken & Pat Claesn

August 1, 2012

Shirley and family: We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. I know he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Shauna Hess Viele

August 1, 2012

So sorry to hear of your loss. All of you are in my prayers.

Donna Felix

August 1, 2012

Shirley, Leon will be greatly missed. We are glad we got the chance to know him. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Kelly and Donna Felix

August 1, 2012

Karen,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. Just a scootch of love from your work family. ;)

Cindy (Morris)Pierce

August 1, 2012

Jan, you and your entire family are in my prayers. May God's peace comfort you at this difficult time. I'm so sorry for your loss. With Love

Diana Enns

August 1, 2012

Shirley - we just read this and want to let you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We had some great times together and Leon will be greatly missed by so many.
Love and May God Bless
Diana & Jerry

August 1, 2012

We will miss Leon at our campouts. Had fun with you both. May God bless!

Garrie Carter

August 1, 2012

Thoughts and prayers are with Leon's family.
Garrie Carter

sharon geubelle

August 1, 2012

Shirley,
I was so sorry to hear of Leon's passing. He was such a special person. What a blessing he was to me when Greg was so ill. I will never forget how he would take the time to come and sit with Greg so I could work, or go to the store, or just take a little break. He will always have a special place in my heart, and will be greatly missed. You and your family are in my prayers, may God bless you and give you comfort.
Respectfully,
Sharon Geubelle

August 1, 2012

My deepest sympathy to you, Shirley, and to your family at the death of your loved one, Leon. May he now be enjoying the fullness of life and be free from suffering. Prayers and thoughts are with you and your family as you grieve his loss. Sr. Ann Metzen

John Walker

August 1, 2012

Wonderful man and my condolence to the family.

August 1, 2012

DearShirley and family, So sorry to read of Leon's passing. I have many memories of going to school with him at the OLD St. Anthony's school(small frame house) in Wellington. Leon was always so polite ,I know he will see God and God will be pleased with all that Leon while on earth. You and your family will be in my prayers. Fondly Jack and Rosie(Keithline) Smith

Dale Kuhn

August 1, 2012

God bless Leon's family.

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