Leroy J. “Good Ol’ Lee” Luechtefeld, 87, of Cedar Hill died Aug. 15, 2020, after a brief illness. Mr. Lee served in the Army during the Korean War. He worked in the tool and die industry for more than 40 years. He was a model train enthusiast, and he enjoyed playing horseshoes, bowling, boating at the Lake of the Ozarks, fixing things, telling stories, and playing pranks on family and friends. He will be remembered for his friendliness and willingness to help others. He was born Aug. 12, 1933, in St. Laborie, Ill.
He is survived by his wife: Janine (Nevitt) Luechtefeld and was preceded in death by a wife: Evelyn (Kramer) Luechtefeld.
He is survived by children and stepchildren: Kris (Edward Turner) Pleimann, Marcia (Jim) Webster, Patti (Dan) Parnell, Sharon Owens, and Donald Mayfield; six grandchildren: Niki (Joe) Matecki, Kyle and Evan Webster, Sean and Kristin Owens, and Estelle Banderman; great-grandchildren; many other family members and friends; and two dogs: Sparkie and Trixie.
Services are private. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Chapel Hill Mortuary in Cedar Hill.