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Leonard Gale Mesmer

Male 1940 - 2009  (68 years)


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  • Name Leonard Gale Mesmer 
    Born 31 Aug 1940  Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 5 May 2009  Cotopaxi, Fremont County, Colorado Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried 11 May 2009 
    Person ID I4963  Rossville
    Last Modified 27 Nov 2019 

    Father Joseph William Mesmer 
    Mother Jessie O Dunn Mesmer 
    Family ID F4945  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Josephine Jean Rosencutter Mesmer 
    Married 26 Oct 1958  Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Cheryl Elaine Mesmer,   b. 1959
     2. David Mesmer
     3. Linda Mesmer
     4. Jennie Mesmer Isenhart
     5. Michael Mesmer
     6. Matthew Mesmer
     7. Natalie Mesmer Weaver
     8. Michelle Mesmer Burt
    Documents
    Marriage- Rosencutter, Josephine-Mesmer, Leonard
    Marriage- Rosencutter, Josephine-Mesmer, Leonard
    ROSENCUTTER - MESMER
    VOWS EXCHANGED SUNDAY
    On Sunday, October 26, at 3 pm in the Rossville Christian Church Josephine Jean Rosencctter, grand-daughter of Mrs. Maude Rosencutter of Manhattan, and Leonard Gale Mesmer, son of Mrs. J. W. Mesmer, were united in marriage. The double ring ceremony was conducted by Mr. Ben Duerfeldt, minister of the Christian Church, in the presence of relatives and a few friends.

    Miss Janet Harth played the wedding music. Given in marriage by her uncle, Mr. Lloyd Rosencutter, the bride wore a white lace over taffeta, ballerina length dress, made with full skirt and sleeveless, fitted bodice. The neckline was draped in white net. She wore a small white hat and carried a white Bible and bouquet of red roses.

    A reception followed the ceremony in the Sunday School room of the church. The wedding cake centered the white linen covered table. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Lloyd Rosencutter and Mrs. Mesmer.

    After the unwrapping of gifts and the usual rice-throwing, the couple left for a short wedding trip. They will reside in Manhattan, Kansas.
    Last Modified 16 Oct 2017 14:57:29 
    Family ID F3013  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Sheryl Borm Mesmer 
    Married 29 Jun 2007  Rozel, Pawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Last Modified 26 Dec 2019 15:53:17 
    Family ID F5249  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Documents
    Obituary- Mesmer, Leonard
    Obituary- Mesmer, Leonard
    LEONARD G. MESMER
    Leonard G. Mesmer, 68, passed away on May 5, 2009, in Cotopaxi, Colo.

    Leonard was born on Aug. 31, 1940, in Rossville, to Joseph W. and Jessie O. (Dunn) Mesmer. He worked in construction most of his adult life. He came to Colorado in the early 1980s, and then to Cotopaxi in 2000.

    On June 29, 2007, Leonard was united in marriage to Sheryl Borm in Rozel, Kan.

    Leonard is survived by his wife, Sheryl; children, Cheryl (Stephanie) Mesmer, Texas, David Mesmer of: Cotopaxi; Linda Mesmer, Texas, Jennie (Eric) Isenhart of New Castle, Colo., Michael (Sarah) Mesmer of N.C., Matthew (Lisa)’Mesmer of Fla., Natalie (Bill) Weaver, Missouri, and Michelle (Josh) Burt of Cotopaxi; 16 grandchildren; one brother, Lloyd (Joan) Mesmer of Bonner Springs, KS; and one sister, Shirley (William) Streeter of Topeka, KS; stepchildren, Lisa Borm of Nebraska, Donald (Tammi) Duis of Indiana, Creg (Stephanie) Dius of Arizona, and 16 nieces and nephews.

    He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Wilma Wilcox.

    A memorial service was held Monday, May 11, at the Cody Park Community Church in Westcliffe, Colo.