Obituary for Leon L. Stull
Leon L. Stull 81 of Harrisburg passed away Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville, IN. Leon was born February 21, 1937 in Harrisburg, the son of Warner B. and Evelyn Sisk Stull. He was married to Carolyn Williams and she survives.
Leon was a retired police officer for the city of Harrisburg starting his career in 1967 and finishing in 1987 with 20 years of service to the citizens of Harrisburg. During that time, he served for a period as police chief. He was a member of the Illinois Police Association and Harrisburg Lodge #325 AF & AM. He graduated from Harrisburg Township High School and Leon dearly loved his class of 55. Leon had a huge heart and dearly loved helping kids. He played Santa Claus for years until his retirement in 1987. He loved his Wednesday morning coffee at the Mills Café with all his police friends.
Leon is survived by his wife Carolyn, his daughter Gail (Kevin) Ewell of Pittsburg and his constant companion, Bella. He was preceded in death by his parents, Warner & Evelyn Stull.
Graveside services will precede burial at Sunset Garden Cemetery at 11:00 AM Wednesday, February 28, 2018 with Rev. Darrell Ford officiating. Friends may call from 5 to 8 PM Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at the J. M. Weirauch Funeral Home in Harrisburg. For those who wish, contributions may be made in Leon’s memory to Siteman Cancer Center or St. Jude Hospital with envelopes available at the J. M. Weirauch Funeral Home.
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Leon was a retired police officer for the city of Harrisburg starting his career in 1967 and finishing in 1987 with 20 years of service to the citizens of Harrisburg. During that time, he served for a period as police chief. He was a member of the Illinois Police Association and Harrisburg Lodge #325 AF & AM. He graduated from Harrisburg Township High School and Leon dearly loved his class of 55. Leon had a huge heart and dearly loved helping kids. He played Santa Claus for years until his retirement in 1987. He loved his Wednesday morning coffee at the Mills Café with all his police friends.
Leon is survived by his wife Carolyn, his daughter Gail (Kevin) Ewell of Pittsburg and his constant companion, Bella. He was preceded in death by his parents, Warner & Evelyn Stull.
Graveside services will precede burial at Sunset Garden Cemetery at 11:00 AM Wednesday, February 28, 2018 with Rev. Darrell Ford officiating. Friends may call from 5 to 8 PM Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at the J. M. Weirauch Funeral Home in Harrisburg. For those who wish, contributions may be made in Leon’s memory to Siteman Cancer Center or St. Jude Hospital with envelopes available at the J. M. Weirauch Funeral Home.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Tuesday
27
Feb
5:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
J.M. Weirauch Funeral Home
211 North Jackson St.
Harrisburg, IL 62946
Graveside
Wednesday
28
Feb
11:00 AM
Sunset Garden Cemetery
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Harrisburg, IL 62946
Cemetery Details
Location
Sunset Garden Cemetery
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Harrisburg, IL 62946
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