William Leichty 1896 - 1974

LEICHTY, SCHANTZ, RUTH ROTH

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Date: 6/6/2004 at 13:14:17

Gospel Herald - November 5, 1974

Leichty, William B., son of Ben and Mary (Schantz) Leichty, was born in Washington Co., Iowa, Jan. 1, 1896; died at his home in Washington Co., Iowa, Oct. 12, 1974; aged 78 y. On Apr. 16, 1925, he was married to Ada Ruth, who survives. Surviving are 2 sons (Glen and Mahlon), and 2 brothers (Henry and Dave). One son, Harold, preceded him in death. He was a member of Bethel Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 14, in charge of Willard Leichty and Richard Wenger; interment in Sugar Creek Mennonite Cemetery.