The Life of Frances W Leibensperger
Frances W. (Wetzel) Leibensperger, 102, of Kutztown, passed away on Monday evening, June 12, 2017 in her residence. She was the widow of Harold H. Leibensperger. The couple was married for 62 years, prior to his death on July 21, 2003.
Born in Macungie, Frances was a daughter of the late Frank E. and Meda M. (Arnel) Wetzel. Growing up in Macungie, she became a member of Grace Lutheran Church, where she currently was the oldest confirmed member of the congregation. After her graduation from Emmaus High School in 1932, Frances attended nurse training school at Allentown General Hospital, where she later worked as a nurse for several years. Frances also worked in a millinery shop and was a homemaker. She most recently worked at Dunkelberger's Fine Jewelry in Kutztown for over 30 years, until her retirement. In her younger years, Frances took voice lessons in Allentown, and also performed with the Allentown Civic Opera. Frances was a cub scout and girl scout leader in Kutztown for many years, and was active with the Greater Berks Girl Scout Council, even though she didn't have a daughter. She was also a member of The Kutztown Area Historical Society, Kutztown Women's Club, Kutztown Democratic Club, and had a love for cats.
Frances is survived by a Son, Philip W., husband of Alexis A. (Lamanna) Leibensperger, Falls Church, Virginia; a Brother, Arnel R. "Sonny", husband of Dolly Wetzel, Allentown; Nephews, Jeffrey Wetzel, Arnel Wetzel, Jr., and Randall Kneedler; and a Niece, Andrea (Wetzel) Zavacky. She was predeceased by her Husband; Parents, and a Sister, Lenore E. Kneedler in 2014.
Funeral services for Frances will be held on Monday, June 19, 2017 at 11:00 AM in Grace Lutheran Church, 28 West Main Street, Macungie, with Reverend Samantha L. Drennan officiating. Burial will follow in Solomon's Union Cemetery, Macungie. Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation on Sunday afternoon from 2:30 to 4:00 PM in Ludwick Funeral Homes, Inc., 333 Greenwich Street, Kutztown, and again on Monday morning from 10:00 to 11:00 AM in the church.
The family requests that contributions be made in Frances's memory to Grace Lutheran Church Christian Education Fund, 28 W. Main St., Macungie, PA 18062 or One by One Cat Rescue, P.O. Box 272, Temple PA, 19560. Arrangements are by the Ludwick Funeral Home, Kutztown, PA.