Verne Henry Leininger

Verne Henry Leininger, 80 of Goshen died Monday, October 14, 2019 at Greencroft Healthcare.

He was born April 1, 1939 in Jasper, Michigan to Verne Ernest and Esther (Garner) Leininger.

Verne graduated from Stryker High School, Stryker, Ohio, Manchester College, North Manchester, and Bethany Theological Seminary (1964), Richmond.

On June 22, 1963 he married Phyllis Elaine Mahan in Bristolville, Ohio.

Mr. Leininger has served in Pastorates for over 50 years in Ohio, Maryland and Indiana and was a leader in outdoor ministries for the Church of the Brethren in several districts.

Verne was active as a 4-H leader in Garrett County Maryland 4-H Shepherd’s Club.  He was also instrumental in beginning Hospice services in Garrett County, Maryland where he served on the Board of Directors.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Phyllis (Mahan) Leininger; sons Verne Edward Leininger (wife Kathleen Martin Leininger); John Henry Leininger (wife Alice Peters Leininger), and daughter, Barbara Leininger Dickason (husband Robert David Dickason); seven grandchildren, Sarah Leininger, Caleb Leininger, Micah Leininger, Sean Dickason (wife Joslyn Haldeman Dickason), Morgan Dickason, Leah Leininger and Dylan Leininger.  Also, a great granddaughter, Amelia Grace Dickason.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Ann Leininger Cheeseman and her husband, Robert Warwick Cheeseman, III.

Visitation will be Thursday, October 17, 2019 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen.  Visitation will also be Friday, October 18, 2019 from 9 a.m. until the 10 a.m. funeral service at Bethany Church of the Brethren, 19003 U.S. Hwy 6, New Paris.  Pastor Jim Vandermark will officiate.

Burial will be 10 a.m., Saturday, October 19, 2019 in Poplar Ridge Cemetery, Defiance, Ohio.

Memorial gifts may be directed to the church or Camp Mack, P.O. Box 158, Milford, IN  46542.