Lloyd Walter Leesman Obituary (1928 - 2019)

LINCOLN - Lloyd Walter Leesman, 90, formerly of Hartsburg, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at his home, Lincoln, IL. Lloyd was born on October 4, 1928, in Hartsburg, IL; the son of Claus and Kathryn (Glick) Leesman. He married Phyllis Dirks on March 13, 1954 in Havana, Illinois. She preceded him in death on July 23, 2014. Lloyd is survived by his son, Steven P. (Lori) Leesman of Hartsburg, Illinois; daughter, LuAnn (Mark) Bateman of Heyworth, Illinois; six grandchildren: Tim (Kristin) Leesman, Kyle (Amy) Leesman, Megan (Jeff) Kennedy, Erin (Dan) Zivilik, Matthew Bateman, and Michael Bateman; and nine great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, 4 sisters, and 2 brothers. Lloyd served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War; he was stationed in Germany. Lloyd was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church in Lincoln, IL. Lloyd farmed all his life in the Hartsburg area. Private family services will be held at a later date. Services are entrusted to Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln, IL. Memorial donations may be made in Lloyd's name to the Lutheran World Relief Agriculture Initiatives in Central America.