Donald Lee Leinberger, 69, of Jacksonville, died Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Arcadia Care in Jacksonville.

He was born September 18, 1954, in Springfield, the son of John A. and Ida Belle (Clemons) Leinberger. He married Julie A. Varner on February 18, 1983, in Meredosia. She preceded him in death on January 22, 2017.

Donald is survived by his daughter, Sara Elizabeth Yowell of Jacksonville; his grandchildren, Matthew L. and Lucas J. Yowell, and Samuel J. Leinberger, all of Jacksonville; and his siblings, Anita S. (Tom) Stephans of Springfield and James A. (Rita) Leinberger of Chandlerville. He was preceded by in death by his parents; wife; and one brother, John W. "Bill" Leinberger.

Donald graduated from Chandlerville High School in 1973. Over the course of his life, he worked several jobs. Mr. Leinberger was a member of Salem Lutheran Church in Chandlerville. He loved to shoot pool. He collected Cardinals memorabilia, as he was a big St. Louis Cardinals Baseball fan. Donald enjoyed going to local music shows and dancing with Julie. He also liked going to classic car shows.

A funeral service will be held 11 AM, Monday, February 19, 2024, at The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville, with burial at Oakland Cemetery in Meredosia. The family will meet friends from 10 – 11 AM, prior to the service. Memorial donations are suggested to Salem Lutheran Church of Chandlerville or Parkinson's Foundation. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left online at buchanancody.com.