Lucille Jeanette (Schroeder) Leisy

Leisy, Lucille Jeanette (Schroeder), 92, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Waldo W. Leisy. Survivors include: her son, Dr. Jerry Leisy and wife, Diane of Wichita, daughter, Anne Leisy Fife and husband, Gene of Charlottesville, VA and son, Bruce Leisy and wife, Llinos of Leawood,, KS; 9 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. Lucille was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She touched and inspired many through her gifts of music and painting. She was awarded Kansas Musician of the Year by the Kansas Federation of Music Clubs and also won numerous awards for her paintings. Lucille was an active member of many Wichita clubs and organizations. Lucille and Waldo were long-standing supporters of Bethel College where they met. She served 12 years on the Board of Directors at Bethel. She and Waldo were joint recipients of the “Outstanding Alumni Award” at Bethel College in 1995. Lucille was also a devoted and long-standing member of Lorraine Avenue Mennonite Church where she served as deacon and sang in the choir for many years. Visitation with the family present will be held 6:00 ~ 8:00 p.m., Friday, February 5 at Downing Lahey Mortuary East. The memorial service will be held 3:00 p.m., Saturday, February 6 at Lorraine Avenue Mennonite Church, 655 S. Lorraine, Wichita, with a reception following at the church. A private burial service will take place. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Lorraine Avenue Mennonite Church or Bethel College, 300 E. 27th, North Newton, KS, 67117. Visitation with the family present will be held 6:00 ~ 8:00 p.m., Friday, February 5 at Downing Lahey Mortuary East. The memorial service will be held 3:00 p.m., Saturday, February 6 at Lorraine Avenue Mennonite Church, 655 S. Lorraine, Wichita with a reception following at the church. A private burial service will take place.