Lorene L. Leimer, 100, of Perryville, passed away Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, surrounded by her family at her residence.
Lorene was born Aug. 17, 1925, in Uniontown, to Gottfried W. and Hilda (Herring) Bock. Lorene and Wilmer H. Leimer were married June 8, 1957. He preceded her in death Sept. 22, 2004.
Lorene was a bookkeeper and co-owner with her husband of Dog N Suds Restaurant in Perryville. She was happiest in her vegetable garden and tending her flowers. She deeply loved her grandsons. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Perryville.
Survivors include a daughter, Susan (Lynn) Winkler of Cape Girardeau; a son, Tim Leimer of Perryville; and two grandsons, Ryan Winkler of Cape Girardeau and Jon (Kayla) Winkler of Pierre, S.D.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Wilmer H. Leimer; four brothers, Walter (LaVaira) Bock, Norman (Genevieve) Bock, Arthur Bock, Lindy (Darlene) Bock; three sisters, Hattie (Oscar) Detjen, Ruby (Oliver) Verseman and Dorothy (Wally) Koenig.
Visitation was held from 10:30 to 11:50 a.m. Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Perryville.
The funeral service took place at noon Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, with Rev. Joseph Schlie officiating.
Burial followed at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Perryville.
Memorial contributions may be given to Immanuel Lutheran School Building Fund.
A special thank-you to the entire team at St. Francis Hospice and to Rev. Schlie for his kind words and regular visits.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com.
Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
