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Fred Leinweber Obituary

Leinweber, Fred H., Sr. Past president of F.H. Leinweber Co. of Chicago and Oak Lawn; beloved husband of Lillian "Lil" (nee Novello); loving father of Fred Jr. (Jeanne), Peggy (Carl) Tallon, Linda (Mark Winge) Leinweber and Chris (Kip) Nance; cherished grandfather of Luci (Jim) Donnan, Teri (Paul) Guercio, Laura, Fred III, Matthew and Brian Widuch, Rachele (Conor) Wawora, Kyla and Hannah Nance; dearest great-grandfather of Ryan, Abigail and Olivia Donnan, Samuel, Alexander and Brooklyn Guercio and Sydney Wawora; fond brother of the late Eleanor Leinweber and Constance Patterson; proud uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday 2 to 8 PM. Service Monday, 10:30 AM at Lawn Funeral Home 7732 W. 159th Street - Orland Park, IL 60462. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Funeral Info: 708-429-3200

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 16, 2012.

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Richard Marshall

March 10, 2022

Fred is still really missed but always remembered 10 years later.
I enjoyed stopping by his office to bring him Octoberfest beer because I know he enjoyed them and to keep the German tradition going!!

March 22, 2012

To all the Leinwebers,I was so sad to hear about your dad's passing,he was always my dad's best friend,from teenage years thru life,he will be missed by so many.God's Blessings to you all.
Ursula Bargiel

March 19, 2012

Dearest Leinweber Family,
You have all been like a second family to us. We just wanted you all to know that just because we couldn't be with you today during this difficult time that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers. May all your memmories keep this wonderful man in your heart forever. We will never forget all the great times we shared with him! Love you all... Carleen, Dave and Nicholas

March 18, 2012

To the most wonderful father any girl could ever ask for. There isn't enough time or words to express how lucky I was to have him for my 'DOD'! I will love you and miss you forever. Your daughter Linda

March 17, 2012

i am very sorry to hear of Freds passing. He was an awesome father, grandfather, and a hard working man. He will be missed by all his friends and left a great legacy behind...Richard Marshall

March 17, 2012

Met the man once in my life, back in the 1970s.Talked about his carrer in the navy during WW2.Never forgot his inspriation to me ,also A returning veteran during A confusing time for A USA vet. as he was an inspiration for me. Thanks For his mother

March 17, 2012

Mrs.L,Fred,Peggy,Linda,and Chrissy. So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Our prayers are with you. Joe Kronenberger family.

March 17, 2012

Richard Tallon and Richie Tallon Sending you Love an Prayers.

Kathie Bargiel-Blau and family

March 17, 2012

Aunt Lil, Peggy, Linda, Fred, and Chris,
I was saddened to hear that your father had died. He was
one of my Dad's best friends. I pray that your family will find
comfort at this time. God Bless

Gina Bracken

March 16, 2012

My Dearest Leinweber Family:
My deepest sympathy on Uncle Fred's passing. We will miss him dearly but take comfort in the wonderful memories you have shared with him during his beautiful life. Love to all, Joe and Gina Bracken

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