Obituaries
Sidney B. Leman
July 4, 1922 to December 31, 2017
FRANCESVILLE - Sidney B. Leman, 95, of Francesville, passed away at 12:40 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 31, in Winamac.
He was born July 4, 1922, in Metamora, Ill., to the late Henry and Cordelia Gudeman Leman. He graduated from Francesville High School with the class of 1940. On Aug. 4, 1945, he married Fern Gutwein in Francesville. She survives.
He is also survived by:
Dennis (Linda) Leman, Francesville, Son
Larry (Pam) Leman, Monticello, Son
Kristine (Neal) Widmer, Battle Ground, Daughter
Arlene (David) Metzger, Francesville, Daughter
Douglas (Margaret) Leman, Francesville, Son
Scott (Kathy) Leman, Francesville, Son
Curtis (Valerie) Leman, Francesville, Son
27 Grandchildren
57 Great Grandchildren
Melvin (Margaret) Leman, Francesville, Brother
Many Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Rebecca Leman, Infant Daughter
Mitzie and Abbie Metzger, Infant Granddaughters
Lois Leman, Sister
Frances Leman, Sister
Elsie Eilers, Sister
Edith Traub, Sister
Harold Leman, Brother
Arthur Leman, Brother
Edward Leman, Brother
Mr. Lema was a lifelong farmer in Pulaski County. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He and his wife enjoyed traveling and spending winters in Florida with relatives and friends. He was an active member of the Francesville Apostolic Christian Church where he served faithfully throughout his life. He was a founding board member of Parkview Haven Retirement Home and served on numerous other local boards.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 3, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville; and one hour prior to services at the church Thursday. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 4, at the Apostolic Christian Church, Francesville, with ministers of the church officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville. The American Legion will provide military graveside services.
Suggested memorial donations may be made to Harvest Call - Haiti Dairy or Jamaica Fund or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
