Person Page - 1821

     Lusetta Leis married Jacob Benner, son of Jacob Benner Jr. and Mary Elizabeth Gebhart, on 31 October 1852.

     William Leis was born on 28 November 1838 at Pennsylvania.¹ He married Rachel Louisa Treon. William Leis died on 6 November 1921 at Miamisburg, Montgomery Co., OH, at age 82. He was buried in November 1921 at Hill Grove Cemetery, Miamisburg, Montgomery Co., OH, Findagrave #71434257.

     Edna Henrietta Leiser was born in 1879. She was the daughter of Phineas Leiser and Sarah Henrietta Starr.

     George Phineas Leiser was born in 1884. He was the son of Phineas Leiser and Sarah Henrietta Starr. George Phineas Leiser married Dorothy A. Richards.

     Lee Starr Leiser was born in 1877. He was the son of Phineas Leiser and Sarah Henrietta Starr. Lee Starr Leiser married Victoria A. Graham.

     Lorraine Lucia Leiser was born in 1889. She was the daughter of Phineas Leiser and Sarah Henrietta Starr. Lorraine Lucia Leiser married Harry J. Malloy.

     Nellie Leiser was born in 1875. She was the daughter of Phineas Leiser and Sarah Henrietta Starr.

     Phineas Leiser was born in 1843. He married Sarah Henrietta Starr, daughter of John Starr and Sarah Lightfoot Parvin.

     William Augustus Leiser was born in 1886. He was the son of Phineas Leiser and Sarah Henrietta Starr. William Augustus Leiser married Grace Marian Wood. William Augustus Leiser died in 1973.

     Maria Eva Leisher married Nicholas Krick on 19 May 1789.

     Kunigunda Leisinger married Fritz Sturm.¹

     Catherine Leiss was born on 14 December 1805 at Berks Co., PA. She was the daughter of Johann Peter Leiss and Anna Maria Kalbach. Catherine Leiss married James Ingham on 28 February 1836 at Stouchsburg, Berks Co., PA.

     Elizabeth Rebecca Leiss married (?) Schultz. Elizabeth Rebecca Leiss was born on 18 August 1808 at Berks Co., PA. She was the daughter of Johann Peter Leiss and Anna Maria Kalbach.

     Hannah Leiss was born on 8 August 1811 at Berks Co., PA. She was the daughter of Johann Peter Leiss and Anna Maria Kalbach. Hannah Leiss married Simon Hoover on 30 September 1832 at Montgomery Co., OH. Hannah Leiss died on 5 August 1897 at Miamisburg, Montgomery Co., OH, at age 85.

     Johann Heinrich Leiss was born on 7 November 1746 at Marienburg, Germany. He was the son of Johann Peter Leiss and Catharina Elisabetha Mann. Johann Heinrich Leiss married Anna Barbara Meyer circa 1764 at Bernville (Tulpehocken Twp.), Berks Co., PA. Johann Heinrich Leiss died on 26 February 1838 at Berks Co., PA, at age 91.

     Johann Henrich Leiss was born on 30 July 1804 at Tulpehocken Twp., Berks Co., PA. He was the son of Johann Peter Leiss and Anna Maria Kalbach. Johann Henrich Leiss died on 21 November 1880 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH, at age 76.

     Johann Peter Leiss was born on 1 February 1778 at Berks Co., PA. He was the son of Johann Heinrich Leiss and Anna Barbara Meyer. Johann Peter Leiss married Anna Maria Kalbach on 23 August 1801 at Stouchsburg, Berks Co., PA. Johann Peter Leiss died on 13 November 1865 at Miamisburg, Miami Co., OH, at age 87.

     Johann Peter Leiss was born on 17 April 1725 at Zinhain, Germany. He married Catharina Elisabetha Mann on 17 March 1745 at Marienburg Reformed Church, Marienburg, Germany. Johann Peter Leiss died before 17 April 1804 at Newmanstown (Heidelberg Twp.), Berks Co., PA.

     Johannes Leiss was born on 25 January 1810 at Berks Co., PA. He was the son of Johann Peter Leiss and Anna Maria Kalbach. Johannes Leiss died on 19 May 1897 at Montgomery Co., OH, at age 87.

     John A. Leiss was born on 8 February 1806 at Berks Co., PA. He was the son of Johann Peter Leiss and Anna Maria Kalbach. John A. Leiss married Mary Ann Reber on 8 April 1836. John A. Leiss died on 7 October 1877 at Miamisburg, Montgomery Co., OH, at age 71.

     Rachel Leah Leiss was born on 22 July 1813 at Pennsylvania.¹ She was the daughter of Johann Peter Leiss and Anna Maria Kalbach. Rachel Leah Leiss married Michael Weidner, son of Daniel Weidner and Justina Dinah Webb.¹ Rachel Leah Leiss died on 11 October 1875 at Ohio at age 62. She was buried in October 1875 at Gebhart Church Cemetery, Miamisburg, Montgomery Co., OH, Findagrave #67054280.

     Agnes Leist was born in August 1872 at Indiana.¹ She married Theodore Scott on 23 September 1890 at Floyd Co., IN.¹

     Cynthia Adeline Leist was born on 9 February 1866. She married Emulus Burdick Williams, son of John Harrison Williams and Ann Struble, on 2 March 1887. Cynthia Adeline Leist died on 30 October 1943 at age 77.

     John William Leist was born on 26 May 1919 at Humboldt Co., IA; son of Joseph and Hanna (Hetherington) Leist. He married Virginia Violet Davis, daughter of Stephen Alexander Davis Jr. and Martha Matilda Johnson, in September 1939 at Bethany, Harrison Co., MO. John William Leist died on 1 December 1999 at Belmond, Wright Co., IA, at age 80.

     Robert Carroll Leist was born on 3 September 1940 at Belmond, Wright Co., IA. He was the son of John William Leist and Virginia Violet Davis. Robert Carroll Leist died on 23 January 2020 at Belmond, Wright Co., IA, at age 79

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Son of John and Virginia (Davis) Leist grew up on the family farm in rural Rowan and graduated from Rowan School in 1958.

He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers-in law; and one sister-in-law.

He is survived by his wife Bonnie Leist; three daughters Robin (Bruce) Meyer, Roxann (Paul) Swenson, and Ronda (William) Moss; seven grandchildren Ginny (Tate) Carter, Jeff (Katie) Meyer, Eric (Amanda) Meyer, Daniel Swenson, Jessica (Eric) Marean, Alexa Moss, and Benjamin Moss; five great grandchildren Mason & Jackson Carter, Macy & Weston Meyer, and Brecklynn Meyer; brothers Roger (Carnita) Leist and Ronald (Donna) Leist; sisters-in-law Ardith Frohling and Diane Sandman; brother-in-law Randy (Pam) Frohling and numerous nieces and nephews.

Robert attended Iowa State University for one year. While there, Robert was catcher for ISU Baseball team and member of ISU ROTC. After that year Robert returned home to help his father farm and milk cows.

Married Bonnie Frohling on October 14, 1961 at the United Methodist Church in Rowan.

Robert farmed and raised cattle for his whole life.

Robert was very involved with Community Service in the Roland area, Wright County Youth and Wright County Fair and encouraged the Youth to stay involved in all areas of Agriculture.

He was buried in January 2020 at Graceland Cemetery, Rowan, Wright Co., IA, Findagrave #206526318.

     Ronald LeRoy Leist was born on 27 June 1947 at Belmond, Wright Co., IA. He was the son of John William Leist and Virginia Violet Davis. Ronald LeRoy Leist died on 2 August 2021 at Clarion, Wright Co., IA, at age 74

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Ronald LeRoy Leist, 74, Rowan, Iowa died Aug. 2, 2021 at Clarion Wellness and Rehabilitation. Services were held Aug. 7 at the Belmond United Methodist Church. Burial was at Graceland Cemetery, Rowan.

Ronald LeRoy, son of John and Virginia (Davis) Leist, was born June 27, 1947 at the hospital in Belmond. He grew up on the farm outside of Rowan, attended school in Rowan, and graduated from Belmond High School. While in high school Ron played football, the team was undefeated all four years, and he earned his nickname, Burly.

On May 26, 1971 Burly married Donna Steenblock at the Belmond United Methodist Church. They made their home on their farm and were blessed with three children. Ron loved being on the farm, whether working the land or helping a new calf into the world. He would often drive around admiring the countryside he loved. He grew up milking cows and later raised various livestock with his kids and Donna. His biggest accomplishments were the farm and his family.

Burly loved all things outdoors, including hunting and fishing trips to Devil's Lake. He enjoyed taking his kids and grandchildren fishing and asparagus hunting. Ron always had a joke and was a great storyteller, drawing you in with his excitement. He never met a stranger. There was always an extra seat at the table. If you were hungry or needed something, Ron stepped up. His generosity was beyond measure, and he believed in The Golden Rule.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother Robert Leist. Burly is survived by his wife Donna; children LeRon Morel of Muscatine, John H. Leist (Julie Thompson) of Galt, and Casey (Cory) Schenke of Colesburg; grandchildren Tioano, Sanaai and Ericka Morel of Muscatine, and Ryker and Rowan Schenke of Colesburg; brother Roger (Carnita) Leist; and sister-in-law Bonnie Leist.

Belmond Independent -- Belmond, Iowa
August 10, 2021.

He was buried in August 2021 at Graceland Cemetery, Rowan, Wright Co., IA, Findagrave #230335205.

     Sallie T. Leister was born on 22 June 1858 at Hilltown, Bucks Co., PA.² She married Albert Bishop circa 1879.¹ Sallie T. Leister died on 5 May 1945 at Lansdale, Montgomery Co., PA, at age 86. She was buried in May 1945 at Saint Peters Union Cemetery, Hilltown Twp., Bucks Co., PA, Findagrave #26801171.

     Orman Leisure was born on 26 April 1836 at Harrison Co., IN.¹ He married Lavina Smith on 12 November 1857 at Adams Co., IN. Orman Leisure died on 8 April 1916 at Winchester, Randolph Co., IN, at age 79.

     (?) Leitch married Kenturah Moss in 1790. (?) Leitch died before 1795.

     John H. Leiter married Mahala Mason.