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William (Bill) Francis Leiendecker
October 29, 1944 ~ January 27, 2016 (age 71) 71 Years Old Light a Candle
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A candle was lit by Robert leiendecker love you dad
on February 4, 2016 9:08 AM
A candle was lit by Robert Leiendecker Love you so much dad
on February 2, 2016 7:30 AM
A candle was lit by Jennifer Daughter love you daddy!!
on January 30, 2016 11:53 PM
Message from Tom and Winnie Leiendecker
January 30, 2016 6:16 PM
Bill was a wonderful person in so many ways. We will miss him dearly.
Below are the words of remembrance spoken at Bill's funeral today...
I’m Tom, Bill’s bother, and I want to thank you for sharing in this celebration of Bill’s life. It was 10 months ago today that many of you were here to celebrate Virginia’s life. Friends and family meant a lot to Bill and Virginia, as well as their faith and going to church, especially here at St Vincent.
They would have been overwhelmed by the showing of love here today.
I know each one of you could have humorous anecdotes to tell about Bill, but we would be here well into the night, if we all did that. So I’ll try to capture a few…
The expression, “He never knew a stranger”, is sometimes overused, but it really does fit Bill quite well. I remember all too well, times when Bill and I would go somewhere, like a gas station, for example, and Bill, almost like clockwork, would stop and ask the person pumping gas. So how do you like your Ford Explorer, or your Honda Pilot, or your model whatever…And then he would have a conversation with them, like he had known them for years.
I used to kid Bill and tell him he should have been a Walmart greeter when he retired, but I told him that Walmart probably wouldn’t let him work there because customers would not have an opportunity to shop answering question about their vehicles!
That was Bill. Always friendly and kind and very sincere. With Bill, it was “what you see is what you get”… and what you would get was someone who would do anything for you. He always put others before himself.
And as many of you know, Bill loved to talk with people on the phone. There were times we would talk several times a day, often about nothing in particular. Just talking…There wasn’t a phone the man didn’t like! He had two of them, home and cell, often one in each hand, sometimes carrying on two conversations… I’ll certainly miss those phone calls…
When I think of Bill, there are many things that come to mind.
I’ll start with one that is the least important, but one that is very obvious to all of us who knew him…
His passion for cars and trucks. One may even say “obsession”, but I’ll stick with passion… it sounds nicer. It was amazing to me how many different types, and models and years of cars and trucks he knew. But not just the vehicles, but the names and locations of car dealerships and many of the people who worked at each of them.
And NOT just in Charlotte, but in different parts of the state, even other states!!
It was pretty amazing!!
If you were in the market for a car or a truck, Bill was more than happy to help you find one. He owned several different cars and trucks over the years, but he was particularly fond of Ford and Chevrolet and the folks that worked at those local dealerships.
He certainly enjoyed his visits and friendships there!
Bill’s friends were very important to him. I would like to list them all, but we don’t have enough time and I’m afraid I would leave someone out. Besides his journeys to the car dealerships, and there were many, I do know he enjoyed his time with friends visiting at his home and at the dental office where Virginia worked; eating lunch at the fish camp on Fridays; going the flea market on Saturday mornings, and attending church on Sundays. Sounds like his weekend social calendar was pretty packed.
Bill loved his family and was always there for them. Whether it was being with our mom and dad before they passed, or visiting our fun-loving cousins in Pittsburgh; or spending time with his thoughtful children, Robert and Jennifer; or enjoying his grandchildren Justin, Jeremy, and Riley, or hanging out with Winnie and me and our children, Bill loved his family. And we all loved him… and always will.
And then of course there is Virginia who was the love of his life. They were happily married and devoted to each other for over 43 years. Even after Virginia’s passing, Bill continued to honor her memory by participating in a cancer walk and giving some of the angels Virginia collected to people who were ill or who were suffering the loss of a loved one. It was a very loving and kind act that I believe helped him stay connected with Virginia.
A part of Bill died with Virginia’s passing. I believe he is now whole once again!
Thank you for being here. I know it is difficult, but if anyone wants to share a memory, please feel free to do so now or at the reception after the internment.
********************* Saturday, 30 January 2016
Below are the words of remembrance spoken at Bill's funeral today...
I’m Tom, Bill’s bother, and I want to thank you for sharing in this celebration of Bill’s life. It was 10 months ago today that many of you were here to celebrate Virginia’s life. Friends and family meant a lot to Bill and Virginia, as well as their faith and going to church, especially here at St Vincent.
They would have been overwhelmed by the showing of love here today.
I know each one of you could have humorous anecdotes to tell about Bill, but we would be here well into the night, if we all did that. So I’ll try to capture a few…
The expression, “He never knew a stranger”, is sometimes overused, but it really does fit Bill quite well. I remember all too well, times when Bill and I would go somewhere, like a gas station, for example, and Bill, almost like clockwork, would stop and ask the person pumping gas. So how do you like your Ford Explorer, or your Honda Pilot, or your model whatever…And then he would have a conversation with them, like he had known them for years.
I used to kid Bill and tell him he should have been a Walmart greeter when he retired, but I told him that Walmart probably wouldn’t let him work there because customers would not have an opportunity to shop answering question about their vehicles!
That was Bill. Always friendly and kind and very sincere. With Bill, it was “what you see is what you get”… and what you would get was someone who would do anything for you. He always put others before himself.
And as many of you know, Bill loved to talk with people on the phone. There were times we would talk several times a day, often about nothing in particular. Just talking…There wasn’t a phone the man didn’t like! He had two of them, home and cell, often one in each hand, sometimes carrying on two conversations… I’ll certainly miss those phone calls…
When I think of Bill, there are many things that come to mind.
I’ll start with one that is the least important, but one that is very obvious to all of us who knew him…
His passion for cars and trucks. One may even say “obsession”, but I’ll stick with passion… it sounds nicer. It was amazing to me how many different types, and models and years of cars and trucks he knew. But not just the vehicles, but the names and locations of car dealerships and many of the people who worked at each of them.
And NOT just in Charlotte, but in different parts of the state, even other states!!
It was pretty amazing!!
If you were in the market for a car or a truck, Bill was more than happy to help you find one. He owned several different cars and trucks over the years, but he was particularly fond of Ford and Chevrolet and the folks that worked at those local dealerships.
He certainly enjoyed his visits and friendships there!
Bill’s friends were very important to him. I would like to list them all, but we don’t have enough time and I’m afraid I would leave someone out. Besides his journeys to the car dealerships, and there were many, I do know he enjoyed his time with friends visiting at his home and at the dental office where Virginia worked; eating lunch at the fish camp on Fridays; going the flea market on Saturday mornings, and attending church on Sundays. Sounds like his weekend social calendar was pretty packed.
Bill loved his family and was always there for them. Whether it was being with our mom and dad before they passed, or visiting our fun-loving cousins in Pittsburgh; or spending time with his thoughtful children, Robert and Jennifer; or enjoying his grandchildren Justin, Jeremy, and Riley, or hanging out with Winnie and me and our children, Bill loved his family. And we all loved him… and always will.
And then of course there is Virginia who was the love of his life. They were happily married and devoted to each other for over 43 years. Even after Virginia’s passing, Bill continued to honor her memory by participating in a cancer walk and giving some of the angels Virginia collected to people who were ill or who were suffering the loss of a loved one. It was a very loving and kind act that I believe helped him stay connected with Virginia.
A part of Bill died with Virginia’s passing. I believe he is now whole once again!
Thank you for being here. I know it is difficult, but if anyone wants to share a memory, please feel free to do so now or at the reception after the internment.
********************* Saturday, 30 January 2016
Message from Pete Webb
February 2, 2016 11:08 AM
I knew Bill in high school at Harding in 1963-1964. As I recall, Bill was Basketball Manager and he and I lived on the south side of Charlotte. He won a car at one of the Ford (I think) dealerships. He would pick me upon his way to school. Really a kind and gentle person. While I have not seen since HS graduation, he seems to have lived a very successful and rewarding life. I am priviledged to have had our lives connected.
A candle was lit by Tom and Winnie Leiendecker
on January 30, 2016 6:01 PM
Message from Bruce Ainslie
January 30, 2016 5:31 PM
I worked with Bill at Westinghouse and always appreciated his warm contact. Please know I am praying for your peace as I know that he and Virginia are celebrating being together again.
A candle was lit by Janet Jacobs
on January 30, 2016 1:56 PM
Message from Janet Jacobs
January 30, 2016 1:49 PM
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. My prayers are with you and your family.
A candle was lit by Janet Jacobs
on January 30, 2016 1:47 PM
Message from Terry and Brenda Moore
January 30, 2016 12:00 PM
Bill was a good friend for many years.. personally and to the staff at Hendrick Honda. He will be missed. Prayers to the family.
Message from Butch Evans
January 30, 2016 6:20 PM
I became friends with Bill in 1977 when I became a salesman for Gowen Oldsmobile. Bill loved being at the dealership and passing time with salesmen and customers. I never saw Bill with out little Jennifer. What impressed me so with Bill was, how he took care of her, she sat up on his arm like she was the queen of the hop. She smiled all the time and was so happy to be with her Dad and he most assuredly loved her and was proud of her. I know Bill was a good man, Husband and Father. Everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him will surely miss him. I am so sorry for the family's loss, I know how blessed they are to have had him in their lives and I know that he loved them. Rest in Peace Bill and lots of prayers for your family. Butch Evans
A candle was lit by Terry and Brenda Moore
on January 30, 2016 11:58 AM
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