Richard A. Leinenbach, 82, Ferdinand

He was born on September 27, 1940, in Ferdinand to Frank N. and Cornelia Bartley Leinenbach. 

He grew up in Ferdinand and moved to Louisville, Kentucky in the mid 1960’s, and, after completing his education, spent his career working in accounting and sales. Upon his retirement he returned to Ferdinand where he has resided ever since. Richard was a warm and friendly person who never met a stranger. He loved playing cards – sheephead, euchre, and poker – with his many friends, some of them life-long. He loved sports, especially baseball and basketball, and was a devoted fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and U. of L. basketball. 

He also enjoyed horse racing – in particular the Kentucky Derby. He was a skilled craftsperson and enjoyed making and repairing useful objects. He was a member of Christ the King parish, the American Legion and the Ferdinand Senior Citizens. 

He is preceded in death by his parents. 

He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Anne and Mick McDaniel, Bloomington; his son and daughter-in-law, Richard J. and Carolyn Leinenbach, Bloomington; his care giver and former wife, Julie Melchior, Ferdinand; two brothers, Larry (Marilyn) Leinenbach, and Arnold Leinenbach, both of Terre Haute; two sisters, Geri (Curt) Petry, Bretzville, and Linda Reynolds, Owensboro,Ky.; nieces and nephews. 

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.