Emmitt Leihsing

Emmitt David Leihsing, 73, of Paola, Kansas, formerly of Pleasanton, Kansas, died Wednesday, August 17,2011 at his home. He was born August 13, 1938 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the son of Herman J. and Julia A. Jenkins Leihsing. He married Carolyn Baugh and to this union his children, Belinda and David were born. Emmitt was employed as a trailer mechanic and truck driver prior to retiring. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Herman J. Leihsing and one sister, Lenora G. Jenkins. Survivors include one son, David Leihsing and Leslie of Paola, Kansas; one daughter, Belinda E. Ernest of Pleasanton, Kansas; one brother, John Leihsing, and one sister, Marie Hime, three grandchildren; William Ernest and wife, Jessica, Elisabeth and Matthew Ernest and three great grandchildren, Maddisyn, Brooke and William Wyatt Ernest. Graveside Memorial Service and Inurnment will be held at 10:30 AM Saturday, August 20, 2011 at the Centerville Cemetery, Centerville, Kansas. Friends and family will gather at 9:30 AM at the Coffel-Schneider Chapel, Pleasanton, Kansas until departure to the cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.coffelschneider.com Arrangements: Coffel-Schneider Funeral Home, Pleasanton, Kansas.