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Max Joseph “Fuzz” Leininger

Birth	:	14 Feb 1925 Clay County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	18 Oct 2020 Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Calvary Cemetery, Sutton, Clay County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.5746994, -97.8636017
Description	:	Sutton, NE resident Max “Fuzz” Joseph Leininger, 95, returned home to his loving Father on Sunday, October 18, 2020, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings, NE. Max was born on February 14, 1925, to Fred and Etta (Lohmeier) Leininger at the family farm southwest of Sutton where he lived until 1936. Max and his ten siblings were raised to be hard-working farm kids. Hard work was their play. Horses were an integral part of farm life, but Max never rode in a saddle until he came to Sutton for High School. In 1944 at the age of 19, even... Read More	Sutton, NE resident Max “Fuzz” Joseph Leininger, 95, returned home to his loving Father on Sunday, October 18, 2020, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings, NE. Max was born on February 14, 1925, to Fred and Etta (Lohmeier) Leininger at the family farm southwest of Sutton where he lived until 1936. Max and his ten siblings were raised to be hard-working farm kids. Hard work was their play. Horses were an integral part of farm life, but Max never rode in a saddle until he came to Sutton for High School. In 1944 at the age of 19, even though he had a deferment, Max enlisted in the Merchant Marines to see the world. Dad had great stories about his adventures. One he loved to tell was being in the port in San Francisco watching 15,000 troops march three abreast for 24 hours onto a luxury liner that had been commissioned by the military. Max sailed three times as a Merchant Marine with his last deployment keeping him on the water for a year. It took him to Hawaii, around the northern tip of Australia around Indonesia and Malaysia up to Japan and home by way of Portland. Dad said he was never homesick or seasick. He loved to sleep on the deck where the waves rocked him to sleep. Max returned to Nebraska to “batch” with his brothers, Gene and Kenny from 1947-1950. In 1950 Max was drafted into the Army and served in Germany during the Korean Conflict as a truck driver. In 1951 Max and Regina Sheridan were married with six attendants at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Sutton. They settled on a farm southwest of Sutton where dad continued his lifelong love of farming. Max and Regina loved to “trip the light fantastic” and spent many Saturdays twirling around the dance floor. In the 1970s Max and Regina formed a duo that traveled the countryside playing for dances. Max sang and Regina played the organ. One of his favorite songs was “Tiny Bubbles”. Max was known for his toughness and his love of hard work. Coupled with this was his deep Catholic faith. He was a faithful Mass attendee and frequently “hit the box” beforehand. He was unwavering in his love of St. Mary’s where he received all six sacraments. He had a special love of the Blessed Mother and the rosary. Every night at 9:25 he would sing out, Rosary Time, and whoever was there would gather for the Rosary. In his “retirement” art became his passion. No one knew those farmer’s hands would create such beauty from Osage orange wood and “treasures” from the farmyard. His artwork was his love language. Max is survived by his wife of 69 years, Regina and his six children, Terry Leininger of Sutton, Cathy (Gary) Mohnike of Sutton, Cindy (Bruce) Mau of Grand Junction, CO, Rita (Dave) Nelson of Queen Creek, AZ, Cecilia (Jim) Van Kirk of Sutton, and Tom (DiAna) Leininger of Aurora. Sisters, Alyce Leininger of Sutton, Joan (Duane) Rasby of Sutherland, NE, Steve (Marcia) Leininger of Sutton, sisters-in-law, Delores (Leo) Leininger of Sutton, and Ann (Kenny) Leininger of Cheyenne, WY. He is also survived by 24 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Mary Clare, parents, Fred and Etta Leininger, brothers, Kenny, Leo, Gene and infant brother, Anthony and sisters, Marguerite, Jacqueline and Lynn (Olive). In-laws, Ott Rodgers, Dona Leininger and Richard Ochsner.

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Where is Max Joseph “Fuzz” Leininger's memorial?
Max Joseph “Fuzz” Leininger's memorial is located at: Calvary Cemetery, Sutton, Clay County, USA.
When did Max Joseph “Fuzz” Leininger death?
Max Joseph “Fuzz” Leininger death on 18 Oct 2020 in Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Max Joseph “Fuzz” Leininger's memorial?
Latitude: 40.5746994
Longitude: -97.8636017

Family Members:

Parent

Frederick Daniel “Fred” Leininger

(1894 - 1970)

Henrietta Barbara “Etta” Lohmeier Leininger

(1899 - 1999)

Siblings

Olive Angela “Lynn” Leininger

(1921 - 2020)

Gene Francis Leininger

(1923 - 2014)

Anthony Leininger

(1926 - 1926)

Leo Frederick Leininger

(1932 - 1984)

Jacqueline Ann Leininger Ochsner

(1939 - 1969)

Children

Mary Clare Leininger

(1955 - 1955)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 40.5746994, -97.8636017

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Coordinate: 40.5824700, -97.9199400

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7. Verona Swedish Cemetery
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14. Grafton Cemetery
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15. Saint Marys Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.4816700, -97.7295400

16. Eller Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.4956700, -98.0145700

17. Farmers Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7216988, -97.8533020

18. Clay Center Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.5325012, -98.0500031

19. Stockham Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7111015, -97.9408035

20. Prairieview Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.4235100, -97.9093400

21. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.4668999, -97.7097015

22. Ong Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.4077988, -97.8367004

23. Lushton Cemetery
Lushton, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7125100, -97.7317100

24. Harvard Cemetery
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