Sarah "Sally" Leininger

Sarah “Sally” Ellen Leininger, age 86 of Akron, Indiana, died on February 6, 2025 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana at 2:18 p.m.

She was born on March 23, 1938 to Harold and Vivian (Wagner) Trout in Gary, Indiana.  After the passing of Harold, Vivian married Charles Overmyer from Rochester, IN.  Together, they raised Sally and her siblings.  Sally graduated from Rochester High School in 1956.

Sally married David Lee Leininger on July 26, 1959 in Rochester, Indiana.  They made their home on a farm in Akron and then moved to town where she presently lived.  Sally attended Bethlehem Baptist Church where she was very active as a servant in the card and flower ministry and funeral dinners.  She was a member of the Ruth Missionary Circle.  She enjoyed doing a variety of things such as being a member the Red Hat Society, walking, cooking, reading and shopping.  Sally worked as a cook in food service at Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation from 1965-1999.

Surviving Sally is her husband: David Leininger of Akron, IN; (1) daughter: Jennifer L. (spouse David) Bornmann of Rochester, IN; (2) sons: Gregory L. (spouse Megihann) Leininger of Mentone, IN; Gary H. (spouse Heidi) Leininger of Warsaw, IN; (1) sister: Judy Ensminger of Plymouth, IN; (1) brother: Phillip Trout of Indianapolis, IN; (11) grandchildren:  Leslie (spouse Matt) Willingham of Valparaíso, IN; Lauran (spouse Josh) Burgan of Westfield, IN; Lindsey (spouse Chris) Mahns of Wanatah, IN; Josie Leininger, Jules Leininger of Warsaw, IN; Aaron (spouse Heejae) Leininger of Pittsburg, PA; Seth (fiancé Precious) Leininger of Columbia City, IN; Mariah Leininger, Michael Leininger, Gavin Leininger, and Grady Leininger, all of Mentone, IN;  Sally was also blessed with (10) great-grandchildren

Preceding Sally in death are her parents, and (2) granddaughters: Mattie Shay and Ashlee Leininger

Visitation will be Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at the Bethlehem Baptist Church from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Funeral Service will be Thursday, February 13, 2025 at the Bethlehem Baptist Church at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Phil Pratt officiating.  Burial will be at a later date in the Nichols Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Bethlehem Baptist Church, 3516 N. 650 E., Rochester, Indiana 46975.

The staff of Earl-Love Funeral Home considers it a privilege and an honor to care for the family and friends of Sally Leininger.

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