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John Leder 97, of Bettendorf, IA, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at his home surrounded by family.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at St. James Lutheran Church Bettendorf, IA. Burial will follow at the National Cemetery Rock Island, IL. Memorials may be made to Unity Point Hospice, 106 19th Ave Unit 101 Moline, IL 61265 or Honor Flight of The Quad Cities, 4130 Northwest Blvd. Davenport, IA 52806. Please share condolences with the family at www.rungemortuary.com.
John was born on May 2, 1927, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to John and Bessie Leder.
He was beloved by family and friends, a hardworking, kind and generous man with a wonderful, playful sense of humor. His greatest joy came from being with family of all generations.
John was a World War ll veteran serving in the United States Marine Corps 1945-1946. He earned a degree in Horology, which involves the design, construction and maintenance of clocks, watches, and other timepieces, from Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois in 1951. John worked for nearly 40 years in Davenport, Iowa as an Engineering Technician for the Bendix Corporation and Litton Industries. He worked on Defense and Aerospace projects during the Vietnam War and the Apollo programs. His duties included building Mini Coolers, an apparatus designed to keep astronauts and pilots cool in flight. For his achievements, he was entered into the Congressional Record by Iowa Congressman Harold Hughes.
John was an active member of Kaaba Shrine, Mohassan Grotto, and Masonic Temple, where he achieved Master Rank status. He found great pleasure in assisting children in need of care, by transporting them to the Shriners Hospital in Chicago. He coached girls' softball and boys little league baseball for many years.
John is survived by his spouse, Roberta Leder; daughters, Jane McGarry (Robert McGarry), Margaret Sands (John Sands); son, Roland Leder (Ruth Leder); son-in-law, Leigh Smith; stepchildren, Renee Kirlin (Roger Kirlin), Greg Beaman (Lorrie Beaman), Lonnie Beaman (Michelle Beaman); grandchildren, Erin McGarry, Brian McGarry (Jennifer McGarry), Megan Keiser (Rob Keiser), Travis Leder, and Natalie Leder; step-grandchildren, Broderick Ambrose (Lindsey Ambrose), Kelly Schill (Toby Schill) and Konnor Beaman; great-grandchildren, Elyse Jane McGarry, Lillian Belle Keiser; and step great-grandchildren, Hunter and Henry Schill, Leo and Berkley Ambrose.
Those preceded in death include, Mary Carolyn Leder and Juliet Smith.
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Anne ( Wolfe) Hazen
May 13, 2025
Dear Leder Family,
I was John's neighbor on Western Ave in Davenport. He was so kind and had a great sense of humor! God Bless! Treasure all of your wonderful memories of him!
Your next door neighbor Rich Gonzalez
May 8, 2025
He was our next door neighbor for over 20 years! His great smile and great conversations about us serving as Marines! One day I look forward to see you again neighbor and have those great conversations again!
Loretta Siebke
May 6, 2025
My husband worked with John at Bendix. Marvin always respected John's knowledge and expertise in what they did. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Simmons
May 6, 2025
Leder Family I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Leder. Please accept my deepest sympathy. In my life he is and will be remembered as a kind and gracious man. May God Bless you all.
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DeWayne Blank
May 5, 2025
I worked with John at Bendix Aviation back in the late 60s and early 70s. Really liked and respected him. If I´m not mistaken he worked on the "moon" accelerometers for the first moon shot. I´ve thought of him often over the years and wish I´d kept in contact.
My condolences to his family, he will be missed.
Kathy Murphy
May 5, 2025
Bert and family, I am so sorry to hear about John. He was so kind. He will be greatly missed.
Hugs and prayers,
Kathy Murphy
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