Amos J. Leitner

February 22, 1921 ~ August 13, 2020
Amos J. Leitner
99, of Overland Park, KS, Beloved husband, father, and grandfather, scholar, friend, humanitarian, and Retired Banking Office Automation Specialist, died Thursday, August 13, 2020. Private Family Service. Service will be recorded and posted at www.dlwichita.com on Monday, August 17, 2020. Preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Josephine Leitner; Amos’ first wife, Eva Leitner; Phyllis’ first husband, Dr. Arnold Barnett. Survived by his wife, Phyllis of Overland Park, KS; daughter, Naomi (Dov) of Kfar Saba, Israel and her children, Noga, Jonathan, and Maya; son, Yoram (Cathy) of Clearwater, KS and his children, Elizabeth, Amanda, Diana; step-daughter, Sharon (Jerry) of Overland Park, KS and her children, Sarah, Nicole, Aaron; step-son, Neil (Lisa) of Leawood, KS and his children, Mark, Caroline, Rachel; 10 great-grandchildren. A long life, well lived. Memorials been established with: Wichita Hebrew Congregation, 1850 N. Woodlawn St., Wichita, KS 67208; Congregation Beth Shalom, 14200 Lamar Ave., Overland Park, KS 66223; Israel Cancer Research Fund, P.O. Box 36, Hartsdale, NY 10530. Downing & Lahey Mortuary - East Chapel.
I’m so sorry for your loss. May your memories be sweet.
Rest in Peace – good friend of the Schutzengel Family for many years.
So sorry to hear of Amos passing. I learned a lot from him when we lived in wichita
Amos was a very special man. I appreciated his wisdom and friendship. My deepest sympathies to Phyllis and all of the family. Judy Press
I met Amos and his lovely wife, Phyllis, through Sharon. He was a gentleman and a gentle man, and will be truly missed. My heart and thoughts go out to Phyllis, Sharon, and their loved ones. May his memory be for a blessing. Carol Burton