Raising her children in Flint, Michigan, the Northway home was always an open door for friends to enter. Louise and the family became members of Woodside Church in Flint. Woodside became an integral part of the family. If there was a church dinner to celebrate, Louise was helping in Woodside's kitchen. On Sunday mornings Louise and Jim were always in their pew near the front of the church. Vacations were a source of many stories from Louise. The nature of her husband's employment allowed for family jaunts and chances to see the country. Family trips almost always included homemade ham-salad sandwiches, Cheezits, and, if the family was lucky, homemade cookies. In the summer of 1979, Louise welcomed her first Grandchild, Brian. Louise drove from Indianapolis to Flint, Michigan to meet Brian, and she was there to help when Mom and baby came home from the hospital. Sewing for herself and family led to teaching her granddaughters Sara and Sterling how to sew. Louise's talents with her sewing machine graced the closets of her family. During the summer, her grandsons enjoyed weeklong visits to Indy. Louise made each day memorable with favorite meals, trips to the zoo, and special nights at a restaurant. Louise shared her love of music with her family. While living in Flint, Louise and Jim took their children to live productions at a theater in a round. In Indianapolis, Louise and Jim took the family to numerous shows at Beef & Boards. She made sure her family was properly educated in show tunes, and many records filled the living room shelf. Often you could hear Louise humming a tune as she moved from task to task. Louise spent hours in the kitchen preparing beautiful holiday food and coordinating family get-togethers. True to her German roots, Louise mastered many recipes. Special dishes were present for each birthday and holiday, and Christmas was especially important. The many notes and modifications in her recipe book are evidence of her cooking skills. A significant chocolate addiction can be attributed to Louise and her Chocolatier talents. Louise and Jim began a chocolate candy production where four hundred chocolates were hand dipped for the family to enjoy during the Christmas season. She knew the family favorites: Coconut, Peanut Butter, and Cherries. As time progressed, a select few were invited to learn how these delicacies were made. Christmas was Louise's favorite holiday, and sharing her joy with family made each year special. Her house had unique decorations, like ornaments that came from her mother, and a beautiful wooden stable hand made by her father. Christmas lights hung on windows and mirrors and special ornaments adorned the Christmas tree. Louise left indelible impressions on the people in her life. The decorations and objects in the homes of her children and grandchildren show her influence and sharing; the smile on her face and her warm greeting at the door always made the family feel welcome; and the endless stories and memories she created will forever be evidence of her never-ending love. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, May 20, 2018 3:00pm at St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 100 W. 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN, with calling prior to the service from 1:30-3:00pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gleaners Food Bank. To share a memory, please visit www.leppertmortuary.com.