Edward W. Leischner, 80, of Arenzville, IL passed away on January 13, 2026, in Springfield.

Edward was born July 26, 1945, in Jacksonville, the son of John and Clara (Boehs) Leischner. He married Cheryl Gardner on September 27, 1969, in Ashland and she survives.

He is also survived by his sons, Douglas (Tracy) Leischner and Ryan (Aimee) Leischner both of Arenzville; his daughter, Tara (Michael) Hobrock of Concord; his grandchildren, Jordan, Allaina, Dalton, Allyson, Peyton, Gracie, and Andrew; his great-grandchildren, Jensen, Maeve, and Jariah; his sisters, Arlene Colclasure of Arenzville and Linda (Jim) Six of Ainsworth, IA. He was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings, John Leischner Jr., Charles Leischner, Richard Leischner, Carol Pearson, and Bill Leischner (Surviving Wife Donna of Arenzville).

Mr. Leischner was a substation electrician for Ameren CIPS. Earlier in life he farmed. He was an active member at Trinity Lutheran Church in Arenzville. He was a member at the Arenzville American Legion. He was a US Army veteran serving in the Vietnam War from 1968 to 1969. Edward loved being involved with all his grandchildren's activities. He loved tractor pulling.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, January 16, 2026, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Arenzville with a burial at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Memorials are suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at buchanancody.com.