LEONARD E. OLBERDING

1925 - 2013

Leonard Olberding, 88, Overland Park, Kan., passed away October 15, 2013. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 18, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 11822 Holmes Rd., Kansas City, Mo. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, at McGilley State Line Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hope House at www.hopehouse.net or Care Alternative, 5750 W. 95th St., Overland Park, KS 66207 or online at www.carealt.com Leonard was born, March 24, 1925, at the family home in Axtell, Kan., to Edward and Rose (Stegeman) Olberding. The family later moved to Seneca, Kan., where he grew up working the family farm and graduated from Saints Peter and Paul high school. Shortly after graduation, Leonard enlisted and served two years in the Merchant Marines, transporting troops and reconstruction supplies across the Pacific. On May 26, 1951, he married Rosemary Olberding and they lived their married life in various locations in the Kansas City area. Leonard built a career as a master home builder and his work can be found throughout the Metro area. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Rose, brother, Clarence, sisters Patricia, and Rosemary, and granddaughter, Olivia. He is survived by his sister, Marjorie Haug of Seneca. Surviving children are William Olberding of Overland Park, David Olberding of San Diego, Calif., Daniel Olberding of Madison, Ala., Ricky Olberding of Brandon, Fla., Cynthia Hormel of Alexandria, Va., Ronald Olberding of Kansas City, and Joyce Curci of Lorton, Va. He leaves behind 20 grandchildren, one great granddaughter and loving in-laws. Condolences may be left online at www.mcgilleystatelinechapel.com. Arr.: McGilley State Line Chapel, 12301 State Line Road, Kansas City. McGilley State Line Chapel, 12301 State Line Rd, Kansas City, MO 64145, 816-942-6180athe, KS 66061, 913-782-0582 www.mcgilleystateline.com