Gerold F. Leukert
Entered into eternal rest on July 17, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Rosa Haimerl Leukert, dearest father of Stephan Leukert, loving brother of Waltraud (the late Joseph) Pfeifer, Gerlinde (the late Otto) Allmendinger, Irma (the late Ludwig) Eder, Erika (Gary) Allen, as well as the late Elisabeth Trivundza (Bill Buxton) and Helmut (Janet) Leukert. Our dear Onkel, Godfather, brother-in-law, cousin and friend to many.
Gerold was born on April 21, 1945 in Schoenwald, Sudetenland. When World War II ended, shortly after his birth, his family was one of many driven out of Sudetenland, in exile. Taking only what they could carry, his family moved to a town of many refugees in Moernsheim, Germany. It was there he spent the first half of his childhood. In 1955, his family embarked on a journey to a new life in America. They set roots in St. Louis, where Gerold completed his schooling and became a United States citizen.
Gerold served in the United States Army from 1965 to 1968. It was in his first year of his overseas tour in Germany that he met the love of his life, Rosa. They were married in 1967 in Muenschen, Germany. In 1968, Gerold returned to America, followed by his new wife. In 1975, they welcomed a baby boy, Stephan, into their lives and their long time home in Fenton, Missouri.
Gerold spend his many working years as a tool and die maker, providing well for his family. He maintained his German heritage as a lifelong member of the St. Louis Schuetzenverein (Shooting Club), building lifelong friendships and displaying his exceptional marksmanship.
In the rest of his free time, Gerold embraced his love for the outdoors. He was an exceptional hunter and fisherman. Whether he was on his mountain with family or hunting mushrooms in the local woods, his appreciation of nature was without question. Even with his late in life diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease, he let nothing stop him, still enjoying the outdoors. To those that knew him, it was no surprise to learn his final moments were surrounded by trees, enjoying God’s creation. Ruhe in Frieden.
Services: Funeral at KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY CHAPEL, 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd., Mon. July 27, 10 a.m. Interment J.B. National Cemetery. Visitation Sun. 4-8 p.m.
Dear Stephan and Molly, and Irma and family and Krista and Darren, we can not even say how sorry we feel and regret not being able to come and see Gerold one more time but we have to stay safe for our loved ones. Please know how much we loved your mother and father and how our life will not be the same.
Many good memories Gerold. Our love and prayers are with you.
All of Rock Steady Boxing sends our deepest sympathy to your entire family from Gerold’s ‘second family’. We all loved Gerold for his funny comments and that smile…
Dear Stephan and entire family,
We were all so very sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing. We have so many wonderful memories of all those years of being next-door neighbors and lifelong friends. Time apart has not clouded those memories. Hopefully your memories will sustain you during this difficult time.
Unfortunately, we will be unable to make the visitation and funeral service due to concerns over the spike in the Covid 19 virus. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Lieber Stephan, wir sind tief betroffen über die Nachricht vom Tod deines Vaters. Wir sind sehr traurig und möchten dir unser herzliches Beileid übermitteln.
Rosa und Gerold sind nun wieder vereint. Ruhet in Frieden.
Ein letzter Gruß von Schwager Alfons, Uwe und Karin mit Familie
Lieber Stephan,
wir sind tief betroffen und es tut uns allen sehr leid, von dem Tod deines Vaters Gerold zu hören. Wir sind alle sehr traurig und möchten dir auf diesem Wege unser
herzliches Beileid aussprechen.
Wir alle haben Gerold in guter Erinnerung, vor allem sein Lächeln und seinen Humor.
Möge Gerold in Frieden ruhen.
Ein letzter Gruß von Elfriede, Willi, Petra und Manfred Haimerl
Lieber Stephan,
Weil ich mich gewundert hab, dass Gerold nicht mehr auf meine Email amtwortete, hab ich nun im Internet nachgeforscht und bin hierauf gestoßen.
Gedacht hatte ich mir schon, daß er ohne Rosa seelisch sehr allein sein wird.
Wir hoffen, er konnte in Frieden und ohne Schmerzen gehen.
Jetzt ist er bei Rosa.
Schlimm für dich, deine Eltern in so kurzer Zeit hintereinander zu verlieren.
Das ist sehr traurig.
Sie wohnen in deinem Herzen weiter.
Wir behalten Gerold mit seinem verschmitzen Humor und seinem schelmischen Lächeln in Erinnerung.
Conny