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Leon Thummel Obituary
October 25, 2025
Wichita, Kansas - Leon Thummel, 85, retired electrician, died Saturday, October 25, 2025. Rosary will be at 7:00 pm, Thursday, October 30, 2025. Funeral Service will be at 10:00 am, Friday, October 31, 2025, both at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. Preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Mildred Thummel. Survived by his wife, Carol A. Thummel; daughters, Linette Fowler, Joyce Stock; son, Eric Thummel; seven grandchildren. Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary - West Chapel. Share tributes online at: www.dlwichita.com
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Joan Melzer
November 2, 2025
Carol & Eric& family:
Rob and I send our heartfelt
Condolences on the passing of Leon. Sorry we missed the funeral, learned of his passing at
SEAS Mass on Sunday. Find comfort in your precious memories. Joan & Rob Melzer
Amy Baalman Wilson
October 28, 2025
Sending my love to Carol, Linette, Joyce & Eric! I am so sorry to hear about Leon! He always had a smile on his face and I have such great memories of him! May he rest in peace! Praying for all of you!
Love- Amy (Baalman) Wilson & Family
Tony McCall
October 28, 2025
Dear Thummel family,
My sincere condolences at the passing of Leon. Keeping him and the family in prayer.
"Eternal rest grant unto him Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him"
Harry Simpson
October 28, 2025
Rest Leon, until you hear at dawn, the low, clear reveille of God. Thank you for your service to this nation. U.S. Army.
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Oct
30
Rosary
7:00 p.m.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
645 N. 119th St. W., Wichita, KS 67235
Oct
31
Funeral Mass
10:00 a.m.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
645 N. 119th St. W., Wichita, KS 67235
Funeral services provided by:
Downing & Lahey Mortuaries & Crematory - West Wichita10515 W. Maple, Wichita, KS 67209
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