Luanna Ruth Claassen
Leichliter
Luanna Ruth Claassen
Leichliter, 64, of Omaha, Neb., and formerly of Rochester, Minn., and Ponca
City, Okla., went to be with her Lord Monday (May 19, 2008) following an
extended illness.
She was born June 22, 1944,
in Newton, the daughter of Orlando and Florence Claassen. They preceded her in
death.
She graduated from Berean
Academy in Elbing and received a bachelor's degree in music education at Fort
Hays University in Hays.
Along with love of music,
sewing, gardening and scrapbooking, Luanna had a desire to minister to women.
She spoke to women's groups, led Bible studies and was involved in the women's
ministry of her church, Autumn Ridge in Rochester, before she became ill.
Luanna was a wonderful
example of a godly wife and mother. She and Homer Leichliter enjoyed a 44-year
marriage. Homer lovingly cared for Luanna throughout her illness. To this union
were born Rachel, husband Mark Miller, of Omaha; Rhoda, husband Troy Rader, of Moore,
Okla.; Kent Leichliter, wife Lori, of Solo, Mo.; and Ryan Leichliter of Omaha.
There are 11 grandchildren,
Karsten Miller, Gabrielle Miller, Carissa Miller, Zachary Miller, Hannah Rader,
Molly Rader, Emma Rader, Brian Leichliter, Anna Leichliter, Evan Leichliter and
Caleb Leichliter. She also is survived by eight brothers and sisters, Glenford
Claassen of Waxhaw, N.C., Anita Thiessen of Topeka, Arlys Wiens of Munich,
N.D., Darryl Claassen of Whitewater, Christine Harms of Newton, Evanelle
Olinger of Wichita, Priscilla Litke of Port Washington, Wis., and Carol
Blakeman of Woodland, Calif.
The family will receive
friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Braman Mortuary, 1702 N. 72nd St. in
Omaha.
A memorial service will be at
4 p.m. Saturday at Concordia Jr./Sr. High School, 156th and Fort St. in Omaha.
In lieu of flowers, the
family requests financial gifts be given to Wycliffe Bible Translators, P.O.
Box 628200, Orlando, FL 32862 or the ALS Association, 10730 Pacific Suite 228,
Omaha, NE 68114. Designate gifts as 'Memorial for Luanna Leichliter.'
