Mildred A. (Jacobson) LEINBACH

LEINBACH, JACOBSON, GOEMAN

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 6/3/2007 at 13:18:22

Mason City Globe Gazette
September 14, 1999

BELMOND - Mildred A. Leinbach, 88, died Saturday (Sept. 11, 1999) at Hospice Care in the Belmond Community Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Belmond United Methodist Church, with Pastor Celestyne DeVance and Pastor Janet Wearda officiating. Burial will be in the Belmond Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Tenold Funeral Home, 516 First St. S.E., in Belmond, and one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the church.

Mildred was born May 24, 1911, to Oscar and Clara Jacobson, in Belmond. She graduated in 1928 from Belmond High School. In 1932, she graduated from St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minn. After graduating she taught high school English for two years in Beaver Falls, Minn. In 1934, she was married to Dr. Samuel P. Leinbach. They returned to their home community of Belmond, where he established his medical practice. Mildred had a life-long love of the community of Belmond and was an active supporter of many community activities. She was a member of the Belmond United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday school, sang in the choir, was a member of the women's group, participated in study groups and served in many work areas. This past year, she was a member of the quasquicentennial committee. Some of Mildred's other activities included the Belmond Hospital Auxiliary, League of Women Voters, Progress Club, Belmond Arts Council, reading and study groups, and PEO. She was a strong supporter of school activities and other community events throughout her life. Additionally, Mildred was a member of Wright County Medical Auxiliary, the Iowa Rural Health Association, the Iowa Medical Auxiliary and Federated Women's Clubs.

Foremost in Mildred's life was her deep faith and love of her family. She is survived by her children, Samuel P. (Patricia) Leinbach Jr., of Winchester, Va., Carol (Richard) Goeman, of Midland, Mich., Bruce (Susie) Leinbach, of West Covina, Calif., and Joan Leinbach, of Colorado Springs, Colo.; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Dr. Samuel P. Leinbach Sr.; her parents, Oscar and Clara Jacobson; and her sister, Carol.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be given to the Belmond Community Hospital Foundation or a charity of choice. Cards may be sent to the family of Mildred Leinbach, P.O. Box 302, Belmond, Iowa 50421.
Tenold Funeral Homes