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Name:	Jack Wayne Leininger
Spouse:	Clara M. Lott Leininger
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	DECEASED 2015,
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Class of	1965	Attended from through
Graduated Here?	Yes
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Birthdate:	December 8, 1946
Date of Death:	October 25, 2015

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Notes:	Jack W. Leininger, 68, a lifelong Union Township, Whitley County resident, died at 11:35 p.m. Sunday, October 25, 2015 peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was born December 8, 1946 in Whitley County. He graduated from Columbia City Joint High School. On July 7, 1966 he enlisted in the United States Army, stationed at Fort Carson, Colorado Springs, Colorado. On July 14, 1968 he was united in marriage to Clara M. Lott. Following his separation from active duty on December 9, 1969, they returned to the family farm in Union Township. He was honorably discharged March 1, 1972. In addition to farming, he was employed by General Electric and retired in 2001 from J.O. Mory. He was a 10 year Union Sod Busters 4-H Club, a member of Standard Bred Association and Ohio Trotting Association. Surviving relatives include his wife, Clara; two children, Garna (Chad) Bradley and Matt (Amy) Leininger, all of Columbia City; four grandchildren, MacKenzie Leininger, Morgan Leininger, David Ernst and James Ernst; two great grandchildren, Lacey Ernst and Andrew Ernst; a brother, Clyde Leininger of Punta Gorda FL; and a sister, Waneta Wood of Columbia City. He was preceded in death by his parents, Keith G. and Berniece (Wood) Leininger and Maxine (Leininger) Voight; and a sister, Helen Baxley. The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. The burial will be in South Park Annex Cemetery with military honors presented by Whitley County Korean War Veterans Honor Guard. Preferred memorials are to Parkview Home Health & Hospice.

Last Updated:	10-28-2015		Alumni ID:	14481

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