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Leo Bichelmeyer Obituary

Leo A. Bichelmeyer, 75, DeSoto, KS, passed away December 25, 2003, at KU Medical Center. Funeral services 1 p.m. Monday, December 29 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 820 Birch St., Eudora, KS. Graveside service immediately following in DeSoto Cemetery. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Cedar Crest Memorial Chapel, 32665 Lexington Ave., DeSoto, KS. Memorials to DeSoto Sr. Citizens Center, Box 325, DeSoto, KS, 66018. He was born October 9, 1928, in Eudora, KS. Leo married Mary Billups on April 7, 1947, in Kansas City, KS. They moved their family to DeSoto in 1961. He owned Bichelmeyer Meat Market in DeSoto for several years. He was active in church, family, and work. He was still working two days a week at the Bichelmeyer's Meats. He loved his family and friends and will be missed by all that knew him. He was preceded in death by parents George and Antonia Bichelmeyer and son David Bichelmeyer. Survivors include wife Mary of the home; sons Garry, Matt, and Lee Bichelmeyer of Tonganoxie, KS; daughters Diana Luttrell and Linda Konitzer, both of Springhill, KS; son Mark Bichelmeyer of DeSoto; 15 grandchildren; and numerous greatgrandchildren. (Arr. Cedar Crest Memorial Chapel, 913-583-1002)

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Published by Kansas City Star on Dec. 27, 2003.

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Rita Cram-Nelson

January 20, 2004

I unfortunately didn't know Uncle Leo well. But I will always remember his sense of humor and his strong arms.



May time ease the pain of your loss with the memories of times past.



God Bless you all,

Janice, Tom, David & Michael McKinnon

January 5, 2004

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the sadness you feel eventually lessen and be replaced with happy memories.

Mary K. Grimm Dyche

December 31, 2003

Uncle Leo was a fun person. I will miss his sense of humor and warm smile. I'm looking forward to reading what he has written about his life. My heart is with everyone who is missing him.

Joan Bichelmeyer Grimm

December 31, 2003

Uncle Leo was a man of peace. His favorite hymns were "Let There Be Peace on Earth" and the "Prayer of St. Francis". We have many wonderful memories of his loving and giving ways, laughing and sharing funny stories. He was a wonderful uncle, husband and father. "To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die." We love him very much and we miss him. Joan, Brandon and Jenny

Zachary Dearinger

December 29, 2003

My prayers are with the Bichelmeyer family in thier time of loss.

Donna Stoway

December 29, 2003

Dear Mary, Lee and Family,

I could not have asked for a better Godfather than Leo. These past years, he reminded me of my spiritual being and welfare. I'll always think of the cows he wanted to buy down here and the canes he made. I love you all, and wish I could do more for you. Love, Donna

Karen L Scott

December 28, 2003

He will definately be missed, especially his sense of humor.

Anne-Marie

December 27, 2003

It always saddens me to hear about our loved ones passing, with each one, the choir of Angels grows larger. We send our love from New Zealand to all of the family and friends of Leo, God Bless.

Joe Stoway

December 27, 2003

I am so sorry to hear this news, but we have a new saint in heaven.

I'll try to make the services.



Love you

Joe

Christine Parrish-Rogers

December 27, 2003

I will always remember Uncle Leo for his gorgeous smile, his warmth and love of family, his delight in working and making people laugh and his joy in living each day. Wishing I could be there for you all, Cristy

Duke Neeland

December 27, 2003

Mary and family. I and the community will certainly suffer from the lost of such a kind and gentle man. God Bless.

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