In Remembrance Of
Leonard Musser
Leonard Kay “LT” Musser, Jr.,75, of Gower, MO passed away September 24, 2023.
He was born on November 12, 1947, to Leonard Kay, Sr. and Bessie Bernice (Reynolds) Musser in St. Joseph, MO. He grew up in Gower and in 1966 he graduated from Gower High School.
On February 25, 1971, he was united in marriage to Debra Lynn Lawson. After their marriage they lived in Gower where they made their home with their daughter Rachael. Debi passed away on January 18, 1980.
He delivered farm fuel and propane in the area for Frazier Oil until his retirement in 2018 after 42 years. Leonard was a member of the Gower JC’s, was the coach for the Gower Merchants slow pitch softball team and he was a member of the Gower Oldtimer’s Hall of Fame. He was a past member of the Gower Fire Protection Team where he had many positions including being the Chief. Leonard’s favorite pastime was scouting and hunting deer. He loved watching old westerns and most of all Leonard loved spending time with friends, family and his girls.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Debi Musser; his parents Kay and Bernice Musser; and his brother-in-law Ivan Herpel.
Leonard is survived by his daughter Rachael Smith and husband Paul; granddaughters Erin and Allyson Liday; great-granddaughter Ivy; sisters Wanda Herpel and Peggy Jensen and husband Jeff; brother-in-law Dan Lawson and wife Debbie; nieces and nephews Lori and Shannon Milbourn, Rusty and Beth Herpel, Rob and Rachael Herpel, Carmen Inman and Rhonda Lawson; several great-nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.
Visitation 12:30-2:00 p.m. with Funeral Services and Firefighter Honors at 2:00 p.m. all on Saturday September 30th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower.
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18 comments
Joyce Dryer
Sorry for loss
Dale Hawkins
Sorry to hear about Leonard. We were neighbors for for quite awhile. Great guy !!!
Mardi Smith
Rachel, Erin & Allyson,
I’m so sorry to hear about Leonard. So much really hard life challenges in your lives! You have proven to be so resilient and I know you will be again. Hugs to all of you. He was such a stable source of support for you! You were lucky to have him. My sincere condolences.
Mardi
Vickie Lloyd
It was a pleasure to know Leonard and his great love for his family. He always brought a smile to my face. When I saw him walk into the store I loved hearing his dear stories, and working with him at Frazier Oil. He will be remembered and missed my condolences.
Vickie Lloyd
Marcie Gatton
My deepest condolences to you and your family
Gary Helberg
Ole Friend I am sorry to see you go. I always looked forward to my trips back to Gower and while having a cold drink catching up on what’s going on in the community and the fun memories of the past.
My Condolences to your family you will be missed.
Kathy Buchanan
Condolences to the family and friends of Leonard… Wanda, I’m sending you a hug for Leonard and in memory of your mother Bernice..I think of her often..
Connie Sitton
Hugs and prayers to the family Leonard will be missed by all
ken d wheeler
One of the “Good Old Boys”
Carol Farr
Grief is such a complex part of life, and everything you’re feeling right now is normal, even though it seems strange and is so difficult to navigate. Prayers for the family. Rest in Peace Leonard.
Terry Billington
I remember playing in the band with Leonard on the drums and I remember him as quiet and kind. My condolences to the family.
JoAnna Spencer
Prayers for all your family and friends. I remember Leonard in GHS He was always kind and had something to say. He will be miss by many
Rita Ellington
I am so sorry for your loss. Leonard was a good man!
Arthur McCarthy
Good bye friend and classmate
Ron Kretzer
So sorry for your loss
Mike andJo Roady
So very sorry for your loss.
Eddie n Clarice McCray
Sending our sincere sympathy.
Phil Bowers
So sorry to learn of Leonard’s passing. Always considered him to be a great guy and good friend.