John B. Leinbach, age 77 of Wautoma, Wisconsin, passed away Monday, October 13, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. surrounded by family members. He was born on December 11, 1947, in Baumansville, PA, to William and Elizabeth (Burkholder) Leinbach. He married Ruth M. (Martin) Leinbach on September 7, 1972. He is survived by his wife; twelve children, Barbara (Luke) Ebersole, Wautoma, WI; Clara (Earl) Hoover, Milmont, PA; Dorcas (Carlos) Witmer, Great Falls, MT; Stephen (Darlene) Leinbach, Blanford, MA; Naaman (Stephanie) Leinbach, Goshen, IN; Titus (Beth) Leinbach, Loma, CO; Thomas (Delores) Leinbach, Redgranite, WI; Clement (Marylynn) Leinbach, Barnett, MO; Reuben (Lori) Leinbach, Blandford, MA, Timothy (Kaylene) Leinbach, Oregon, IL; John Aaron (Janet) Leinbach, Augusta, WI, and Hannah (Clayton) Beachy, Tremonton, UT; sixty-three grandchildren; and one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Mahlon Leinbach; and a brother, Christian Leinbach.
Funeral services were held at 10 AM on Friday, October 17, 2025 at the Oak Ridge Mennonite Church, Wautoma with burial in the church cemetery. The family greeted relatives and friends on Thursday, October 16, 2025 from 2-4 PM and from 6-8 PM at the church.
Leikness Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. www.leiknessfuneralhome.com
