Keith Leininger
Keith Leininger, 76 of rural Tipton County passed away at home on the morning of Friday, August 26, 2022. He was born in Elwood on April 29, 1946 to Glenn & Mary (Weismiller) Leininger. Keith married Rita Molden on March 10, 1968 and they enjoyed 54 years together. Keith had previously lived in Windfall for 35 years.
He retired in 2001 from Chrysler Corporation in Kokomo as a Supervisor at the Kokomo Transmission Plant after 37 years of service. Keith was also a farmer and had served in the Indiana National Guard for six years. He was a 1964 graduate of Windfall High School.
He was a member of the Emanuel Lutheran Church in Tipton. Keith and Rita enjoyed watching different sporting activities, especially when their grandchildren were playing. To Keith, his grandkids were his world!
Survivors besides his wife Rita include their two sons, Brian Leininger and wife Faith, Greenwood and Jason Leininger and wife Shelly of Windfall; one brother, William “Bill” Leininger of Atlanta and one sister, Judy Fakes and husband Larry of Tipton. Keith’s grandchildren are Colten, Kinsey Smith and husband Addison, Marlena, Ava, Caden, Karley and Cooper.
Funeral services for Keith will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 31 at the Emanuel Lutheran Church, 1385 S. State Road 19, Tipton with the Rev. Dr. Robb Roloff presiding. Visitation will also be on Wednesday at the church from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery at a later date.
Young-Nichols Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the Leininger family at this time. Condolences for the family may be left on Keith’s obituary page at www.young-nichols.com.
Memorial donations in Keith’s honor may be made to the Emanuel Lutheran Church for either the Food Pantry or its Social Services program.
So sorry to hear of Keith’s passing. Rita and family you have my deepest sympathy and prayers.
Rita, So sorry about the passing of your husband. Please accept our condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely , the Stacy /Head family
Bill and I are sorry for your loss! Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your families! Hugs and more hugs!!! He will be missed.
Rita & Family, we are so sorry to hear of Keith’s passing. We enjoyed his visit’s to the shop. He always spoke so highly of you and your beautiful family, that the two of you created together. ❤️
May God give you and your family comfort in these difficult times ahead. Our sincere condolences and prayers are with each of you…🙏🙏🙏
Rita, our sympathy is with you and your family. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers!
Mike & Linda Kelley
So sorry for the loss of a wonderful, kind man. He was such a nice guy! He will always be remembered as a great husband. father, and grandfather to his family.
So sorry to hear of Keith’s passing. Thinking of your family during this time.
We are so sorry to read of Keith’s passing
Rita and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Keith’s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
With sympathy and prayers,
Louie and Jo Nell Hellmann
My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you, Rita, and family. God blessed you with many happy years together, and these precious memories will give you comfort during this difficult time of sorrow.
Sincerely,
Colette Silence
Sorry to hear of Keith’s passing. He was a great guy and family man. I pray that God will comfort the family and bless them all during this distressing time.
So sorry for your loss .
Shelley Aunt Gen
May our Lord give grace, peace, and comfort to all who mourn. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. + Amen.
So sorry to hear of your loss.
He e was such a friendly,loving man.
Thought and prayers.
The Brewster Family
Rita. my sincere condolences. Prayers and hugs for your family.
So sorry to hear of Keith’s passing. He was a good friend . Sending prayers and hugs to you Rita and the family. Great guy and he will be missed.
So sad to hear that Keith is gone to be with the Lord. I’ll miss his smiling face!
So sorry to learn this. Keith was just a great man. A great example for all that knew him. Thinking of you all right now.
Rita and family. I’m so sorry to here is Keith passing. I remember all the family get together a at his parents when we was kids and helping aunt Mary watching the boys. He will missed. Hugs and prayers and love.
Don and I extend our sincere sympathy to your family at this most painful time.
I am so sorry to hear of Keith’s passing. I have been thinking of you often and prayers for some peace during this sad time. Hugs, my friend.
I’m so sorry to hear of Keith’s passing. May you and family find comfort with all the wonderful memories that you have. Dear God, I pray you wrap your loving healing arms around Rita, the children and grandchildren. Give them faith and strength during this difficult time. In Jesus name I pray. Amen
Send our Condolences and prayers from the Hursh Family. John, Linda, John and Doug .
We are so very sorry to hear of Mr. Leininger’s passing. He was such a nice man, and we had great respect for him. Prayers for Mrs. Leininger and family. May God comfort you as only He can during this time.
Rita, I am so sorry to hear of Keith’s passing. My condolences and comfort for the family. Remembering a great man .
Our deepest Condolences to Keith’s family and Rita . He was a wonderful Husband and Father as also to his friends . Prayers will be sent to God for your strength and love .
Greg and Judy Modisett
Rita and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and yours. Peace be with you.
Condolences to the entire Leininger family. Sending a hug to Caden. May all the special memories of your grandfather give you strength at this difficult time.
❤ the Cline family
Rita and family. My heart breaks 💔 😢 to hear that Keith passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. R.I.P. KEITH!
We were shocked and saddened to hear of Keith’s passing. May knowing he is with our Lord and Savior give you comfort until you are together again.
Sending our heartfelt condolences and prayers for peace and comfort during this very difficult time.
Dear Rita and family.
I was truly shocked and saddened when i was told of Keiths passing.
My thoughts and love are with you all.
May he rest in peace.
Earl Leroy