Leonard G. "Slim" Beussink, 76, of Gordonville passed away Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010, at Saint Francis Medical Center.

He was born Oct. 24, 1933, in Leopold, Mo., son of Herman and Mary Holzum Beussink Sr. He and Carolann Clippard were married Oct. 26, 1957.

Leonard served in the U.S. Navy Seabees from 1955 to 1957.

He founded Leonard Beussink Woodworks in 1977. He co-founded B&B Door Co. with his son Mike in 1988. Leonard was a longtime member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Jackson, a 4th Degree member of Knights of Columbus Council 6405 and member of Altenthal-Joerns American Legion Post 158 in Jackson.

He was also an avid crappie fisherman and rabbit hunter.

Loving survivors include his wife, Carolann Beussink; three sons, Tim and Debbie Ziegler Beussink of Gordonville, Tom and Michele Leimer Beussink of Jackson, Mike and Amy Falcetti Beussink of Jackson; a daughter, Carla and Alan Morrill of Scott City; two brothers, Albert and Herman Beussink Jr. of Gordonville; three sisters, Annie Spooler, Betty Arnzen, Berniece Ziegler, all of Jackson; eight grandchildren, Joshua and Nathan Beussink, Hadleigh and Landon Beussink, Lexi, Addie and Colby Beussink, and Jane Morrill.

He was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert, Gilbert and Bernard Beussink.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Immaculate Conception Church. Parish prayers will begin at 7, followed by Knights of Columbus rosary.

Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with the Rev. John Harth officiating. Interment will be in Russell Heights Cemetery with graveside military honors.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Immaculate Conception Building Fund or Immaculate Conception Social Ministries.

Sympathy messages may be made to the family online at www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.

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