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Lester E. “Les” Leisinger

Birth	:	25 May 1929 Bremer County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	4 Apr 2020 Waverly, Bremer County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Artesian, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.7565980, -92.3376690
Description	:	Lester Leisinger, 90, of rural Waverly, Iowa, passed away on April 4, 2020 at Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community in Waverly. Les was born on May 25, 1929, in Bremer County, Iowa, the son of Emil and Emma (Beyer) Leisinger. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran in Bremer. He attended parochial school at Trinity Lutheran and then started helping his parents with farming. He also worked with his father doing carpentry work. He served in the United States Marines from 1952-1954. He was united in marriage to Velda Elaine Huebner on July... Read More	Lester Leisinger, 90, of rural Waverly, Iowa, passed away on April 4, 2020 at Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community in Waverly. Les was born on May 25, 1929, in Bremer County, Iowa, the son of Emil and Emma (Beyer) Leisinger. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran in Bremer. He attended parochial school at Trinity Lutheran and then started helping his parents with farming. He also worked with his father doing carpentry work. He served in the United States Marines from 1952-1954. He was united in marriage to Velda Elaine Huebner on July 25, 1955, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Readlyn. After their marriage, the couple farmed in the Waverly area and Les was a longtime seed salesman with Crow’s (later Channel Seed). In his spare time, he enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren in their sporting events. He was an avid fan of and cheered on the Twin, Cubs, Hawkeyes and Cyclones. He loved to visit and play cards, especially Schafkopf. Les is survived by his wife, Velda Leisinger of Waverly, three daughters, Terri (Don) Meister of Tripoli; Tammy (Matt) Blasberg of Waverly; and Janelle (John) Heine of Waverly; a son, Jonathan (Toni) Leisinger of Council Bluffs; eleven grandchildren, Joseph Heine, Kourtney Meister, Justin (Aimee) Heine, Cody Meister, Keaton (Sierra) Leisinger, Christopher Meister, Olivia Leisinger, James (Jade) Heine, Cory Meister, Jessica Heine and Emma Leisinger; six great grandchildren, Kamrie, Jackson, Jordyn, Nolan, Bentley, and Eveley. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Harold and Robert Leisinger; his sisters, Grace Zars, Darlene Teitje, Gladys Hesse; a son, Thomas Leisinger, two daughters in infancy, Pamela and Julie; a great grandson, Zion Leisinger; his brothers-in-law, Reinhardt Zars, Marvin Tietje, Arlin Hesse, Cliff Patrick, Leonard Huck, Herb Mock, and Milton Hueber; his sisters-in-law, Marlys Leisinger and Melba Huebner. Due to state and federal restrictions on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the family will not be having a public service at this time. Private graveside services will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery, Artesian, rural Waverly with Pastor Larry Feldt officiating. There will be a Celebration of Lester’s life at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family, Cedar Valley Hospice, or St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Artesian. Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly is assisting the family.

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Lester E. “Les” Leisinger's memorial is located at: Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Artesian, Bremer County, USA.
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Lester E. “Les” Leisinger death on 4 Apr 2020 in Waverly, Bremer County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.7565980
Longitude: -92.3376690

Family Members:

Parent

Emil Bernard Leisinger

(1898 - 1982)

Emma M Beyer Leisinger

(1893 - 1979)

Siblings

Grace G Leisinger Zars

(1921 - 1996)

Harold Emil Leisinger

(1923 - 1996)

Robert E. Leisinger

(1933 - 2005)

Children

Thomas Kent Leisinger

(1956 - 1972)

Pamela Sue Leisinger

(1957 - 1957)

Julie Ann Leisinger

(1958 - 1958)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery
Artesian, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7565980, -92.3376690

2. Bremer County Farm Cemetery
Tripoli, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7666480, -92.3251810

3. Saint John Lutheran Crane Creek Cemetery
Tripoli, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7440630, -92.3023920

4. Warren Evangelical Cemetery
Waverly, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7442200, -92.3867400

5. Saint Pauls Evangelical Cemetery
Denver, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6906013, -92.3161011

6. Town Line Cemetery
Waverly, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7443650, -92.4353380

7. Saint John's United Church of Christ Cemetery
Tripoli, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8286280, -92.3555960

8. Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery
Seigel, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8325130, -92.3393690

9. Saint John Lutheran Cemetery
Denver, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6850120, -92.3016300

10. Fremont Cemetery
Tripoli, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7818985, -92.2388992

11. Grace Lutheran Cemetery
Tripoli, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7954900, -92.2378100

12. Saint Peters Lutheran Cemetery
Denver, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6712250, -92.3290100

13. Fairview Cemetery
Denver, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6707993, -92.3277969

14. Faith United Church of Christ Cemetery
Tripoli, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8208008, -92.2585983

15. Saint Matthews Cemetery
Readlyn, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7154950, -92.2298440

16. Saint Marys Cemetery
Waverly, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7275009, -92.4563980

17. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Readlyn, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6996994, -92.2391968

18. Saint Pauls Cemetery
Readlyn, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6996994, -92.2380981

19. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Waverly, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7200012, -92.4539032

20. Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery
Waverly, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7188988, -92.4539032

21. Peace United Church of Christ Cemetery
Waverly, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7192630, -92.4543880

22. Messinger Cemetery
Denver, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6568985, -92.3321991

23. Walling-Fifield-Gillett Cemetery
Frederika, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8555340, -92.3085120

24. Andrews Cemetery
Waverly, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7771988, -92.4772034