Leslie D. Fleischood

Leslie D. Fleischood, 91, of Sinking Spring, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017 in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center. He was the husband of Maureen T. (Duggan) Fleischood. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late George and Fannie (Lutz) Fleischood. Leslie graduated with a BS from Kutztown State Teachers College. He received his masters degree in science from Lehigh University and then went on to complete his post-graduate education from City College, NY, Wells College and University of California-Berkeley. Leslie was a science teacher for Reading High School for 30 years, until his retirement. Following his retirement, he taught Chemistry at RACC. In addition to his wife, Leslie is survived by one son, Patrick L. Fleischood husband of Susan B. of Exeter Township; three daughters, Leslie M. wife of Linwood Kellar of Exeter Township, Christine L. wife of Dimitrios Zahariadis of Fleetwood and Beth Ann Fleischood at home; nine grandchildren, Kirk, Matthew, Mark, Kyle, Erin, Tyler, Athena, Eleni, Erini; five great-grandchildren and one brother, Neil Fleischood of Reading. He was pre-deceased by his siblings, George, Jr., Forrest, Gerald, Edward, Rodney, Gladys and Evelyn. He really was a perfect example of the greatest generation this country will ever see...survived depression in a big family...served in the military...college...great teaching career....raised a wonderful family. Visitation with family and friends will be held on Monday, April 24, 2017 from 9:00-10:30 am with services beginning at 10:30 am in the Lutz Funeral Home, Inc. 2100 Perkiomen Avenue Reading, PA 19606. Interment in Charles Evans Cemetery- Reading. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 3401 Civic Center Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19104. For online condolences, please visit www.LutzFuneralHome.com