Francis "Howard" Leimkuehler, age 84, of LaRussell, MO, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 25, 2010 while in the Sarcoxie Nursing Center. He was born on December 27, 1925 to the late Herman L. and Lula Mae (Duncan) Leimkuehler in Gillon, MO. Howard served his country in the United States Army and was a veteran of World War II and was awarded several decorations including the Purple Heart Medal. Howard was a Line Man for 12 years and then an Over the Road Truck Driver, earning an award for safely driving over a million miles. He loved to play his guitar and write and sing music. Howard is survived by one sister, Evelyn Schnider and family, of Texas; one niece, Sharon Walker and family, of Joplin, MO; and special friends, Tom and Joyce McLemore, of LaRussell. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Earl Leimkuehler; and one sister, Hazel Leimkuehler. Graveside funeral services and military honors for Mr. Leimkuehler will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at the Cave Springs Cemetery, northeast of Sarcoxie. Reverend Bob Holman will officiate. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home, Sarcoxie, MO.