Leo C. Lessor, 84, of Lincoln, Kansas, passed away Monday, April 8, 2019 in Liberty, Missouri. Memorial Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 4, 2019, at the Lincoln United Methodist Church in Lincoln, Kansas. Inurnment will follow the service in Lincoln City Cemetery. The family request that contributions be made to the church or to Denmark Hall Association.
Leo was born September 14, 1934 in Lincoln County, Kansas to Clarence and Hulda (Andersen) Lessor. He remained a resident of Lincoln County until attending Kansas State University, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in 1956. A member of ROTC at Kansas State, he was soon inducted into the Air Force after his graduation, where he served in Morocco and Colorado. Leo was a Chemical and Nuclear Engineer, who set up, managed and inspected Power Plants, always emphasizing and focusing on safety. He worked for General Electric, Nebraska Public Power District, Analysis Management, Detroit Edison, and finally the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations before his retirement in 1995.
He always dreamed of getting back to the farm, so after his retirement, he bought the family farm and returned there to work the land. He was always mindful to plant in a way that allowed local wildlife to thrive, and a few years ago, he was recognized for his effort when he won the Lincoln County Conservation Department’s Wildlife Award. Leo loved the outdoors and all the activities that came with it. In addition to being out on his John Deer Tractor farming, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, tending, and tending to his horses. Shortly after his return to Lincoln, he got involved with the Denmark Fire Department, and was very passionate about it, working with local officials and securing a the new firehouse to house their trucks and equipment. Leo was also a family man that loved being a dad, grandpa and great-grandpa.
As a member of the Kansas State Alumni Association, Leo enjoyed following all of the Kansas State Wildcat Games, and he was also a fan of the Kansas City Chiefs and the Kansas City Royals. He was a member of the Lincoln United Methodist Church, where he has served on the Board of Trustees for many years. He was also President of the Denmark Hall Association.
He was preceded in death by his parents; 1 sister, Janice Hillyer; his brother, Ross Lessor; and 1 grandson, Roger Rohlfing.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Joleene Lessor; 3 children, Denis Lessor (Brenda), Mark Lessor (Sue) and Lori Rohlfing (Alan); 1 sister, Joana Frick; 6 grandchildren, Daniel Lessor (Erin), David Lessor (Jenae), Katherine Fackler (Nik), Ryan Lessor, Rachel Lessor and Amber Hubbs (Eric); 9 great-grandchildren; and many extended family members.
Memories and Condolences may be left at www.churcharcherpasley.com, as arrangements are under the direction of Church-Archer-Pasley Funeral Home, 119 East Franklin Street in Liberty, Missouri (816) 781-2000.
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