LESLIE E. EISENHAUER

Johnston City-Leslie E. Eisenhauer, 95, passed away at 1:23 A.M. on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at Deaconess Hospital in Marion.

Leslie was born on January 27, 1931, the child of Fredrick and Cora Eisenhauer. He was married to Areta Doering on August 17, 1957. Leslie proudly served in the United States Airforce. He worked 41 years for E. Blankenship/UMS in Marion Illinois.

He is survived by his wife Areta Eisenhauer; his sons, Ron and wife Dawn Eisenhauer, Steve and wife Tracy Eisenhauer, Rex and wife Beth Eisenhauer, Darren and wife Missy Eisenhauer; grandchildren, Leslie and husband Jeff Burr, Erin and husband Raymond Kopec, Emily and husband Erik Perks, Breckyn and husband Ethan Cross, Ethan Eisenhauer, Halle Eisenhauer; great grandchildren, Aaron Burr, Beckham Kopec, Ava Perks; sisters-in-law, Jeanette Eisenhauer, Clara Mae Locascio, Glendine Doering, JoAnn Doering; and several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents Fredrick and Cora Eisenhauer; brothers, Richard Eisenhauer, Perry Eisenhauer, and Leon Eisenhauer.

He liked to attend Johnston City athletic events and enjoyed singing in the Methodist Church choir. He served on the Johnston City School Board of Education.

Services will be held at the Murman & Wilson Funeral Home of Johnston City on Saturday October 10, 2026 at 1:30 P.M. with Pastor Paul Jacobs officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Lakeview Cemetery of Johnston City.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Johnston City United Methodist Church or the Johnston City Fire Department.