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Leo Paul Meerscheidt III was born in Oak Harbor, Washington on October 10, 1946 and died September 12, 2017. At age 2 he moved to Jacksonville, Florida where he lived until the family moved to San Antonio when he was 13.
In 1964 Leo graduated from Robert E. Lee High School. In 1968 he completed his Bachelor of Science degree at Abilene Christian University. His prized graduation gift, a 1968 Ford Torino was his lifelong baby, and still resides proudly in the garage.
In 1969 Leo began a 34 year career at USAA in San Antonio. In 1977 he married Beverley (Edison 1970), and became Amy's forever dad. November 6th of 1979 marked the arrival of his namesake, Leo IV.
In 1987 the family moved to Folsom to help USAA establish the Sacramento, California office. Leo was very active at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church where he was the Property Chairman. After retirement from USAA in 2003 he held an assortment of part-time jobs driving cars for Folsom Chevrolet, and working with 1st Call Property Maintenance.
Leo is survived by his wife, Beverley, daughter Amy, son-in-law Dan, granddaughter Madeline; son Leo and girlfriend Ashlee.
In 2008 the family moved back to Texas in order to be near granddaughter “Maddie”. Leo was the official neighborhood watch sitting on the front porch with a cup of coffee and keeping track of everything going on.
He fought a courageous battle against Multiple Myeloma,, and maintained his wonderful smile. He passed peacefully at home, surrounded by love.
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Barbara Fletcher (O'Connor)
I’m sorry to learn about Leo’s passing. He was a bright memory from our days at Lee. I will remember him as a kind young man with a ready, shy smile.
Jan Maierhofer (Herrington)
Though we were not close buddies in school, I do remember Leo's kind personality and cute smile. He was a good person then and I will miss him just knowing he is no longer with us here as the class of '64 but we will meet again and that is comforting. God be with his family and speed the time grief for them. jh
Sharon Billa (Bailey)
I was so saddened to read about Leo. I didn't know him well in school, but enjoyed talking to him at the last reunion. He still had his quick smile and approachable character. We will keep his family in prayer. God bless you all.
Rozana LaMacchia (Corbo)
So sad to hear about Leo. He was in my homeroom. He always had a smile on his face. He was so nice and just a great guy. I remember him helping the football players on the field , and he did a great job. May he rest In Peace . Rozana La Macchia Corbo