Leslie Springer

Leslie A. Springer, 99, of Carl Junction, Mo was born September 23, 1907 in Pleasanton, Kansas the son of Adam M. and Nancy R. Leonard Springer. He passed away on January 24, 2007 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. Leslie grew up in rural Pleasanton, Kansas and graduated from Pleasanton High School. He married Nettie Graham on December 8, 1932 in Pleasanton. He was employed by Peabody Coal Company and was the father of three children. Leslie was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Pleasanton, Kansas and the Christian Church in Clinton, Missouri. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, growing roses and activities with his family. His handcrafted wood furniture and decorative items were favorites of his family and many friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nettie, two brothers, Charles and Tolbert, and three sisters, Anna, Alta and Alice. Survivors include two sons, Leslie Leon Springer & wife, Dixie of Joplin, Missouri and David Springer & wife, Hazel of Lawrence, Kansas; one daughter, Rosalie Wood and husband, Byrne, of Russell, Kansas, 9 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Services will be held at 11:30 AM, Saturday, January 27, 2007 at the Coffel-Schneider Chapel, Pleasanton, Kansas. Visitation will be one hour before service time. The family suggests contributions to the Pleasanton Cemetery Association c/o the funeral home. Interment will be in the Pleasanton Cemetery. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.coffelschneider.com