John Leland Zeigenbein 1930-2011

John Leland Zeigenbein, the eldest of seven children born to the union of the late Della (Fuller) and John Zeigenbein, was born March 30, 1930 in Waynesville, Missouri.

He departed this life January 29, 2011, at Richland Care Center, Richland, Missouri, at the age of 80 years, 9 months and 30 days.

Leland leaves to cherish his memory, four children: Jeffry Zeigenbein and wife, Linda of Richland, Johnny R. Zeigenbein and wife, JaNell of Phillipsburg, Lowell Zeigenbein and wife, Christina of Richland and Cynthia Begley and husband, Kile of Stoutland; four brothers: Alfred Zeigenbein and wife, Dorothy and Lloyd Zeigenbein and wife, Veda of Richland, Charlie Zeigenbein and wife, Claudette of Brumley and Claude Zeigenbein of Waynesville; eight grandchildren: Tonya Foster, Jonie Wilson, Laci Hansard, Leslie Coryell, Julie McCray, Casey Zeigenbein, Levi and Lucas Begley; great grandchildren: Ashton Hunter Coryell, Harper and Elliot Hansard, Andi Jo Wilson, Adalyn Coryell and twins on the way; several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, Leland was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth M. Peterson; his brother, Donald Wayne Zeigenbein and his sister, Lucene Holloway.

Leland grew up and attended school in the Shockley bottom area of Pulaski County.

On December 24, 1948, in Richland, Missouri, Leland was united in marriage with Ruth M. Peterson.

Leland spent much of his life in a truck hauling merchandise and livestock. He owned a fleet of trucks, and kept several drivers on the road. He enjoyed working on his farm near Stoutland.

Leland accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal Savior on April 13, 1952 at the Richland Methodist Church. He was baptized by Rev. W.A. Wilson. It is a great comfort to know that Leland is walking the streets of gold with his Lord and his loved ones.

Funeral services were held at 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 1, 2011 in the Memorial Chapel of Richland with Rev. Christopher S. Hendrix, Sr. officiating. Linda Zeigenbein, Leland’s daughter-in-law, and Gilbert Crismon recalled their wonderful memories of Leland. Pianist Becky Lercher accompanied Gilbert Crismon as he sang “Til the Storm Passes By” and “Room at the Cross”. Serving as escorts were Jeffry, Johnny, and Lowell Zeigenbein, Cynthia, Levi and Lucas Begley.

Burial followed in the St. John’s Swede Cemetery of Richland. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapel of Richland.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Leland Zeigenbein to the St. John’s Swede Cemetery Fund and may be left at the funeral home.

Bernie Robert Fuller 1928-1950

Bernie Robert Fuller, 22, Is Killed In Wreck of Two Trucks Near Macon

Macon, Missouri, Dec.11-Bernie Robert Fuller, 22, of Waynesville, died last night of injuries suffered in a traffic accident at Callao overpass on U.S. Highway 36, seven miles west of here.

The accident, involving two trailer transport trucks, occurred Saturday night and tied up traffic for several hours.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol said a westbound trailer driven by Vernon P. Rice of Maryville, Missouri hit a banister of the overpass. The impact, the patrol said, caused his trailer to strike the cab of the eastbound transport driven by Fuller.

Rice escaped injury.

Bernie Robert Fuller, son of Ben and Edna Fuller of Waynesville, Missouri was accidentally killed in a truck accident near Macon, Missouri last Saturday night. He suffered a concussion of the brain, a broken back and leg injuries and passed away later Sunday evening. At the time of his death he was 22 years, 3 months and 19 days of age. He is survived by his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Fuller of Waynesville, Missouri, two sisters, Opal Shelton of Waynesville, Fern of the home, two brothers, Norman and Melvin of Waynesville and his grandmother, Mrs. Minnie Schultz of Waynesville, Missouri. Also many other relatives and friends. Pall-bearers were Dale Fuller, Howard Fuller, Charles Randolph Junior, Snick Wallace, Pat Wallace, and Ben Wagoner.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 12, 1950 at 2 p.m. at the Waynesville Baptist church, Rev. Charles Roach officiating. Interment was made in the Duncan (Old Gospel Ridge) cemetery. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Hedges Funeral Service of Waynesville, Missouri.

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Lou Edna (Case) Fuller 1898-1982

Lou Edna (Case) Fuller of Waynesville, Missouri, was born on November 12, 1898 near Crocker, Missouri, the daughter of Allen and Minnie (Hutsell) Case, and departed this life on November 17, 1982 at the Phelps County Regional Medical Center at Rolla, Missouri. She had attained the age of 84 years and 5 days.

She was united in marriage to Ben Fuller in the year 1916 and unto this union 5 children were born.

Mrs. Fuller is a long time member of the Hickory Hills Baptist Church and has lived her entire life in the Pulaski County Area.

Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, November 20, 1982 at the Hickory Hills Baptist Church at 2 p.m. with Richard Breeden and Bill Tallant officiating.

Burial was in Dunkard Cemetery under the direction of the Long Moss Wulliams Funeral Home of Waynesville, Missouri.

Pallbearers were: Grandsons.

She is survived by 1 son: Melvin Fuller, of Waynesville, Missouri; 2 daughters Opal Sheldon of Waynesville, Missouri, Ferne Garrett of St. Peters, Missouri; 3 brothers: Ernest Case, Tulsa, Oklahoma, Ivan Case, Waynesville, Missouri, Charley Case, Coulterville, Illinois; 1 sister: Ora Flake, Craig, Missouri; 11 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, 2 sons: Norman and Bernie; and 3 brothers: Emmett, Euell, and Raymond.