Edmund John Leswig of Eureka Springs, Ark., was born March 30, 1935 in Jamaica Long Island, New York, a son of Edmund John Leswig, Sr. and Constance Grace (McGinnace) Leswig. He departed this life Sunday, March 27, 2016 in Eureka Springs at the age of 80, three days short of his 81st birthday.
Edmund was a volunteer for the Salvation Army, member of the Elks Club, Rotary Club and was on the Eureka Springs Planning Commission.
In 1960 he was united in marriage with Judith (Jakubek) Leswig, who survives him of the home. He is also survived by son, Christopher Leswig of St. Charles, Ill.; son, Douglas Leswig and wife, Kimberly, of Paddock Lake, Wis.; four grandchildren, Samantha, Anthony, Gordon and Nicholas Leswig; and one great-grandchild, Beverly; several nieces, nephews and host of friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents and one sister.
A Celebration of the Life of Edmund J. Leswig will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at the Saint Elizabeth’s Parish Center, Eureka Springs, Ark. with Richard Schoe officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service, Inc. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com. © Nelson Funeral Service, Inc. 2016