Paul Joseph “Joe” Leist, 81, of Arnold died July 15, 2022. Mr. Leist worked as a lithographer for 44 years before retiring. He was an avid bowler, and in his retirement, he filled his time clipping coupons and grocery shopping. Born June 18, 1941, in St. Louis, he was the son of the late Joseph and Rubie (Pate) Leist.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years: Cecilia (Roberts) Leist; two children: Cindy (Ellerd) Niemeyer and David (friend Debbie) Leist; five grandchildren: Joshua and Zachary Leist, Brandy (Pat) Sheehan, Chelsey (Kyle) Meyer and Cameron Niemeyer; two great-grandchildren: Patrick Sheehan and River Meyer; one sister: Doris (Roger) Hartnett; and many other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by four siblings: Glenn and Charles Leist, Wilma Gruenke and Dorothy Amerein.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, at St. John's Lutheran Church, 3517 Jeffco Blvd., in Arnold, and from 1 p.m. until a funeral service at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 20 at the church. Burial will follow at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church and School or the Juvenile Diabetes Association. Arrangements are under the direction of Heiligtag-Lang-Fendler Funeral Home in Arnold.