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John August Leister, a resident of Rio Rancho, passed away on July 21st, 2004, due to complications resulting from a stroke. He was born on January 18, 1915, in Pittsburgh, PA. Mr. Leister graduated from Duquesne Prep, Carnegie Institute, and later the University of Pittsburgh, where he received a degree in Chemical and Corrosion Engineering. He worked for several years at Gulf Oil Corporation in Pittsburgh, became Director of Research at E. H. Sheldon Company (later called American Seating Co.) in Muskegon, MI, developed coatings for General American Transportation Co. in Chicago, IL, and served as Director of Research for Akemi Plastics in Eaton Rapids, MI. In addition he had various patents on industrial coatings, and developed photography coatings for preserving photographs. His hobbies included gardening, traveling, and entering contests. Married on September 1, 1945, he is survived by his wife, Norma Lee Leister. He is also survived by four children and their families: Diana Lee Miller of Whitehall, MI and her children, Ryan and Misty; John C. Leister, his friend, Kay, and his children, John and Chad of North Muskegon, MI; Gerald A. Leister, his wife, Chau, and his children, Jeremy and Sean of Rio Rancho, NM; and Marsha Ann Ray, her husband, Gary, and her children, Justin and Skyler of East Lansing, MI. Mr. Leister's sister, Rosemary Luczak, currently lives in North Ridge, CA. He also has three great-grandchildren, Gabriella, Corbin, and Olivia. Rosary will be recited on Sunday, July 25, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary - Westside Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1502 Sara Rd., Rio Rancho with Msgr. Douglas Raun, celebrant. John A. Leister, a World War II veteran, will be buried Monday, July 26, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. The family of John August Leister wishes to thank their many friends and relatives whose sympathy and thoughtfulness will always be gratefully remembered and deeply appreciated. Friends and family may visit French Mortuary Sunday from 6:00 p.m. until time of Rosary. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
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