Obituary of Walter F. Leackfeldt

Walter F. Leackfeldt, 85, of McDougall Road, Pattersonville, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2008 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. He was born in Pattersonville on March 21, 1923 a son of the late Frank and Melissa Lang Leackfeldt. Walter was a life resident of the area. Following his graduation from high school, he served his country with the US ARMY during WWII and held the rank of T-4 Sergeant. He served with the 803rd MP Battalion Co. B and saw action in Africa and Italy. Walter worked as an Automotive Technician for Westfall Chevrolet in Altamont and then for Marsh Hallman Chevrolet in Albany, retiring in 1984. He was a member of Christ's Church of the Hills, the American Legion, a life member of the V.F.W. and was a trustee for the former Florida Presbyterian Church. His loving family includes his wife of over 60 years, Margaret MacDougall Leackfeldt of Pattersonville whom he married July 10, 1948, his son, Keith Leackfeldt and his wife, Kate of Fairport, NY, his grandchildren, Taylor and Paige Leackfeldt, and his brothers, George Leackfeldt of Pattersonville and Frank Leackfeldt of Scotia. Three nieces and one nephew also survive. Funeral Services will be at 12:00 Noon on Friday, January 2, 2009 at Christ's Church of the Hills, 4809 Mariaville Road, Schenectady, NY 12306. The family will receive relatives and friends prior to services on Friday from 11:00AM to 12:00 Noon at the Church. Interment will be at a later date in VanVechten Cemetery in Pattersonville. Arrangements have been entrusted to Betz, Rossi & Bellinger Family Funeral Home, 171 Guy Park Ave., Amsterdam. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Walter's memory may be made to Christ's Church of the Hills.