Richard D. "Barney" Leichliter 1929-2003

LEICHLITER

Posted By: David Hellwege (email)
Date: 6/23/2006 at 22:55:02

Funeral services for Richard Dale Leichliter, 73, Arizona, are Thursday, Jan. 16, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church, Ogden, with Msgr. James Lafferty officiating.

Mr. Leichliter died at his home Wednesday, Jan. 8.

Richard "Barney" Leichliter was born July 30, 1929 in Ogden, the son of Frances and Vernon Leichliter. His childhood included an affinity for sports including baseball and basketball. It was in Ogden that he met his wife Delores. The couple was married April 7, 1951.

They spent a number of years in Kansas and settled in Des Moines where they resided until their retirement. Their remaining years were spent in Arizona.

Survivors include two daughters, Cheryl and Suzanne, and a brother Merle from Boone.

He was preceded in death by his wife in 2000 and a son Greg in 2002.

Interment is at St. John's Cemetery, Ogden.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the American Humane Society.

Carson Funeral Home, Ogden, 515-275-2702, is in charge of arrangements.

[Source: Ogden Reporter via the WWW.]