Name: Maynard Eugene "Bud" Leitschuh Age: 80
Address: Litchfield, IL
Died: Friday, October 20, 2017, 8:25 A.M. Place: at his residence in Litchfield, Illinois
Born: October 2, 1937 Place: Litchfield, IL
Father: the late: Otto Leitschuh Mother: the late: Lillian Britton
Spouse: Mireille Eve Louet
Date of Marriage: January 17, 1959 Place of Marriage: Fontainebleau, France
Schooling: attended Litchfield grade school and graduated from Litchfield High School with the Class of 1955.
Church: A member of St. John Paul II, Mt. Olive, Illinois
Occupation: worked as a Union Commercial Roofer, retiring in 1993. Spent many years in carpentry and home building.
Organizations: Litchfield American Legion Post #436 // Litchfield VFW Post #3912, actively volunteered in both organizations.
Military: Proudly served in the United States Army in France during Post World War II 1956-1961. He was an sp-4 and served in the Military Police. He was awarded American Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Army of Occupation Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, Soldier's Medal, and the United Nations Service Medal.
Interests: Loved the outdoors and especially fishing and gardening // Loved RV-ing with his wife in Florida during his retirement // In his younger years was an avid horseman and continued his love of animals throughout his life. // He was especially devoted to family and friends.
Survivors: Wife: Mireille Leitschuh of Litchfield, IL. 1 Daughter: Mireille Leitschuh of Greenville, TN // 2 Brothers: Joe (Maxine) Leitschuh of Mt. Olive, IL // Jerry (Martha) Leitschuh of Washington, NC // 1 Sister, Jean Groves of Atwater, IL // 6 Grandchildren: Desiree (Ryan) Homer of Carlinville, IL // Dustin (Stacey) Wendel of Litchfield, IL // Mitchell (Paula) Wendel of Irving, IL // Audrie (Adam) Hughes of Vanceboro, NC // Sydney Marisa(Corey) Clark of Irving, IL // & Gabriel Jeffers of Litchfield, IL // 6 Great Grandchildren // Many nieces and nephews.
Preceded in Death: Parents, Otto & Lillian Britton Leitschuh // 1 Daughter, Veronique Jeffers // 3 Brothers Jim and Raymond Leitschuh and Paul Leitschuh in infancy // 4 Sisters // Ruth Green // Eileen Walsh // Rita Buske // and Juanita Lovejoy.
Memorial Mass: Saturday, November 4, 2017 11 A.M. at St. John Paul II Catholic Church, Mt. Olive, Illinois.
Visitation: 10 A.M. until the time of service Saturday, November 4, 2017 at the church.
Clergy: Father Thomas Hagstrom
Memorials: Litchfield American Legion Post # 436 or St. John Paul II Catholic Church, Mt. Olive, Illinois
Lunch: Lunch for family and friends will be served following the service at St. John Paul II Catholic Church, Mt. Olive, Illinois
condolences: www.beckerandson.com
Becker & Son Funeral Home, Mt. Olive is in charge of arrangements:

Visitation

Saturday, November 04, 2017
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

St. John Paul II Catholic Church
705 East Main Street
Mt. Olive, IL 62069

Memorial Service

Saturday, November 04, 2017
11:00 AM

St. John Paul II Catholic Church
705 East Main Street
Mt. Olive, IL 62069