Boonville, IN. – Gilbert Herman Leistner, 91, of Boonville, Indiana passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2019, at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.
Gilbert was born on July 16, 1927, in Spencer County, Indiana to the late Authur and Helen (Lincoln) Leistner.
Gilbert served proudly in the United States Army during World War II and was a lifetime member of the Boonville American Legion Post #200. Gilbert retired from ALCOA after more than 30 years of service. He loved traveling to Arizona.
He is preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother, and 2 sisters.
Gilbert is survived by his wife of 60 years, Judith A. Leistner of Boonville, IN; children, Cindy Curtis and her husband, Tony of Tennyson, IN; Rickey Leistner of Yuma, AZ; grandchildren, Tony, Christina, Richey, Amy; 13 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; Glenn and several other nieces and nephews.
Arrangements for Gilbert are pending. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s United Church of Christ Youth Group.
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