Eddie August Leinweber died January 19, 2011. Born June 21, 1919, on the family ranch in Medina County, Eddie completed Draughon's Business College before enlisting in the U.S. Army. Serving his country in WWII, he was assigned to intelligence and operations, where he carried a typewriter for five years along with his battle gear into the South Pacific operations. He continued to serve his country in civil service as a personnel management specialist at Lackland Air Force Base until his retirement in 1976. Eddie was proud of his service to his country, flew the American flag every chance he could, and always got goose bumps whenever he heard the National Anthem. He was an avid horticulturalist, growing fruit and nut trees, successfully grafting various varieties on the same rootstock on many occasions. He also loved traveling, hunting, fishing, bowling, and especially dancing and domino parties. Eddie loved being around people and he will be missed by his many bowling friends, camping friends, neighbors and family. He was preceded in death by his parents, August and Wilhelmina (Reitzer) Leinweber, and his brothers, Marvin and Milton. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, LaVelle; daughter, Kara Sue Krafft and her husband Ronald of Aubrey; son, Gary and his wife Vicki of Lewisville; son, Don and his wife Christine of Tomball; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Hilmer and his wife JoNell of San Antonio; brother, Elton and his wife Darlene of Bandera; and sister, Nora Balzen of Hondo. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, January 21 at MacArthur Park Lutheran Church, 2903 Nacogdoches, San Antonio. Reception will be from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 22nd at the church, followed by services at 2:00 p.m. January 22 at the church. Burial will be 4:00 p.m. at the Hondo Cemetery, Woodmen of the World Section. Memorials may be made In Memory of Eddie Leinweber, Meals on Wheels Christian Services, 4306 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, Texas 78229.