Leidy, Lawrence J. 1929-1989

Lawrence J. Leidy
Aug. 1 1929-March 11, 1989

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Monday, March 13, 1989, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Lawrence J. Leidy, 59, 1434 Sheridan Ave., Niles, died at 7 a.m. Saturday, March 11, 1989 at his home after an extended illness.

A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, Liedy was retired from Clark Equipment Co. and was also a member of Trinity Episcopal Church. He was born Aug. 1, 1929 in Niles and lived here all of his life.

He married the former Marjorie Starr, Nov. 4, 1949 in Niles. She survives.

Other survivors include three daughters, Cheryl Frantz of Niles, Terri Karnes-McFadden of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. and Marie Potokar of Buchanan; three brothers, Fred of Niles, Richard of Galien and George of Okinawa, Japan; and three grandchildren.

Services ate 11 a.m. Wednesday at Trinity Episcopal Church. The Rev. Steven Schuneman of Trinity Episcopal Church will officiate. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Halbritter Funeral Home. Memorials may be given to the Berrien County Cancer Service.