Individual Details

William Loy Leisher

(6 Nov 1862 - 13 Jan 1942)

Obituary – Rev. William L. Leisher, 6 Nov 1862 – 14 Jan 1942
Rev. William L. LeisherWord has been received of the death of the Rev. William L. Leisher, 79, retired Lutheran minister, on January 14, at the hospital at Vero Beach, Florida.The Rev. Mr. Leisher, who was well known here, was educated in the former Chambersburg academy, Gettysburg college, and the Lutheran seminary. At the time of his death he made his home with his daughter, Kathryn Carter, Vera Beach.Surviving are two sons, and a daughter, Daniel Leisher, Marlington, West Virginia; Charles Leisher, Juniata, and Mrs. Carter; a brother, and sister, Luther Leisher, St. Louis, Missouri and Mrs. Rose Hippard, Cleveland, Ohio. Five grandchildren also survive.Funeral services were held at the Lutheran church of Wabasso, Florida, Friday. 

Events

Birth6 Nov 1862Markelsville, Perry, Pennsylvania, United States
Residence1880Manorville, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, United States
Marriage15 Jul 1891Juniata, Blair, Pennsylvania, United States - Nora E. Kloss
Residence1910Reade, Pennsylvania
Residence1920Wabasso, Saint Lucie, Florida, United States
Residence1930Wabasso, Indian River, Florida
Death13 Jan 1942Vero Beach, Indian River, Florida, United States
Burial16 Jan 1942Wabasso, Saint Lucie, Florida, United States

Families

SpouseNora E. Kloss (1865 - 1933)
ChildCharles K. Leisher (1894 - )
ChildDaniel Loy Leisher (1897 - 1964)
ChildAndrew Rice Leisher (1899 - 1899)
ChildKatharine S. Leisher (1901 - )
FatherGeorge W. Leisher (1837 - 1916)
MotherCatherine Rice (1840 - 1919)
SiblingUnion Victor Leisher (1865 - 1936)
SiblingCharles Albert Leisher (1867 - 1935)
SiblingJohn Edgar Leisher (1870 - 1938)
SiblingLuther L. Leisher (1873 - 1947)
SiblingRose Leisher (1885 - 1950)

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