Francis M. "Frank" Leadley, 87, of Evansdale, died Friday, August 24, 2018 at Covenant Medical Center. He was born February 20, 1931 in Manson the son of Clyde and Anna Petrie Leadley.
He married Jeanete Hansen and they were later divorced. He married Clarice "Charlie" Nelson in 1973 in Galena, Illinois; she preceded him in death in 1994.
Frank worked for John Deere Co. for 30 years, retiring in 1987. He was a member of UAW Local 838.
Survived by: two sons, Dennis Leadley of Nixa, Missouri, Mark (Laura) Leadley of Cedar Falls; three daughters, Debra Erickson of Branson, Missouri, Linda Leadley of Evansdale, Donna (John) Jones of Frederika; one stepson, Steve (Cindy) Nelson of Waterloo; sixteen grandchildren; many great grandchildren and one sister-in-law, Lois Leadley of Manson.
Preceded in death by: his parents; his wife; two sons, David and Randy Leadley; one stepdaughter, Cindy Lou Nelson; one stepson, Donny Nelson; one brother, Archie Leadley and one sister, Imajean.
Garden View Chapel is in charge of arrangements 319-232-2222.
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