Richard (Dick) W. Leins, 97, of Azalea Trace, Pensacola, FL, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2010. He was born in Kalamazoo, MI, October 4, 1912, the son of Frank and Emily Leins. He graduated with highest honors with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Louisville in 1938. Among the awards received were the Alpha Pi prize for scholarship, leadership and engineering ability, the national award of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and membership in the Sigma Tau National Honorary Engineering Fraternity. He was assistant chief engineer, chemicals branch, war production board, Washington D.C. before entering the Navy. He graduated from the United States training school for naval officers, Fort Schuyler, Bronx, New York. His service in the Navy during WWII involved building ships in Boston, MA and other special engineering projects. After leaving the navy, he pursued a management engineering career in the field of textiles. In 1960 he moved his family to Pensacola where he worked at American Cyanamid until retirement. Community activities included volunteer service at First United Methodist Church and board member of Escambia County Utility Authority. He was an avid golfer and active member of the Pensacola Country Club for many years. His wife of 50 years, Louise Liggett Leins, preceded him in death. He is survived by his son, Gregory Leins (Cynthia) of Houston, TX, and son, Ronald Leins (Nancy) of Tampa, FL; and four grandchildren. A private family service and entombment will be held Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at Bayview Memorial Park.
s/o Emillie Wilhelmine (Wanner) Leins (1876-1975)
s/o Emillie Wilhelmine (Wanner) Leins (1876-1975)
Richard (Dick) W. Leins, 97, of Azalea Trace, Pensacola, FL, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2010. He was born in Kalamazoo, MI, October 4, 1912, the son of Frank and Emily Leins. He graduated with highest honors with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Louisville in 1938. Among the awards received were the Alpha Pi prize for scholarship, leadership and engineering ability, the national award of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and membership in the Sigma Tau National Honorary Engineering Fraternity. He was assistant chief engineer, chemicals branch, war production board, Washington D.C. before entering the Navy. He graduated from the United States training school for naval officers, Fort Schuyler, Bronx, New York. His service in the Navy during WWII involved building ships in Boston, MA and other special engineering projects. After leaving the navy, he pursued a management engineering career in the field of textiles. In 1960 he moved his family to Pensacola where he worked at American Cyanamid until retirement. Community activities included volunteer service at First United Methodist Church and board member of Escambia County Utility Authority. He was an avid golfer and active member of the Pensacola Country Club for many years. His wife of 50 years, Louise Liggett Leins, preceded him in death. He is survived by his son, Gregory Leins (Cynthia) of Houston, TX, and son, Ronald Leins (Nancy) of Tampa, FL; and four grandchildren. A private family service and entombment will be held Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at Bayview Memorial Park.
s/o Emillie Wilhelmine (Wanner) Leins (1876-1975)
s/o Emillie Wilhelmine (Wanner) Leins (1876-1975)
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