Beryl Dean Leininger, 84, of Vandalia, IL, passed away at 5:00 PM, Sunday, September 09, 2018 at Fayette County Hospital LTC.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at Crown Point Church, rural Vandalia with Rev. Pete LeDuc officiating. Interment will follow in Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia. Military Rites will be accorded at the graveside by Crawford-Hale American Legion Post # 95, Vandalia, IL & Brownstown VFW Post #9770, Visitation will be held prior to services from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM, Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at Crown Point Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Crown Point Church or the Donor’s Choice. Online condolences can be made to www.hohltamdfilefh.com
Beryl Dean Leininger was born on August 25, 1934 in Shobonier, IL, the son of Earl and Gladys (Anderson) Leininger. He married Alta Lee Horton on June 02, 1956; together they raised three children and celebrated 62 years of marriage. Beryl was a former construction worker. He was a member of the local millwright’s union, the Crawford-Hale American Legion Post # 95, and Crown Point Church, Vandalia.
He is survived by his wife, Alta Leininger of Vandalia; son, Scott Leininger of Vandalia; son, Brent Leininger and wife, Becky of Odin; daughter, Lori and husband, Kevin Devore of Mulberry Grove; and two grandchildren, Kurtis Devore and Jeremy Leininger.
He was preceded in death by his parents.