Craig Allen Leininger

Craig Allen Leininger, age 59, of Tipton, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at IU Health Methodist in Indianapolis. Craig was born in Tipton, IN on August 25, 1960 to his Parents, William Edgar & Joyce Ann (Moody) Leininger.  Craig married his one and only true love, Karen Lynn Thatcher, on June 27, 1981.  They shared 39 beautiful years together.   

Craig graduated from Hamilton Heights, class of 1979.  He worked at IMI (Irving Materials Inc.) for over 30 years.  He was a plant operator or as he called it the only one who done anything around there!  He was a member of The Bridge Church in Fortville, IN. 

Craig enjoyed fishing, farming, and loved dogs.  He loved farm life, but you would never catch him on one of those green tractors… he was a Minneapolis Moline man!  Craig was an incredibly hard worker; even when his kidneys were failing and he was on dialysis five times a week, he still worked 50 hours a week to help provide for his family. 

Craig was just one of the nicest men you would ever meet.  He was a jokester that loved to laugh, even if it was at your expense!  He would help anyone with anything; he was dependable and always showed up.  Craig was such a thoughtful and tender-hearted man, showing compassion to everyone he came across.  He passed that same compassion for others onto his children and that is a legacy they will carry on for generations to come. 

He always wanted to be wherever Karen was, he absolutely adored her and his children.  His grandchildren were the highlight of his life; he was always so sweet with them.  A few years ago, Craig received one of the best birthday gifts a Grandpa could ask for, his grandson William. 

Those left to carry on Craig’s legacy of love are his Wife Karen Leininger; Children Justus (Beth) Leininger and Chloey Leininger; Parents William & Joyce Leininger; Brother Brent (Leslie) Leininger; Grandchildren Clara Leininger and William Leininger; and many nieces and nephews. 

Craig was welcomed into Heaven by his Brother Scott Leininger and his In-Laws Ronald & Shirley Thatcher.

A funeral service celebrating Craig’s life will be held on Friday, July 10, 2020 at 11:00am at Rock Prairie Baptist Church, located at 421 Ash St. in Tipton, IN, with Pastor Rick Cochran officiating. Burial will follow in Wilkens-Legg Cemetery located at the corner of 500 E. and 400 S. in Tipton. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday, July 9, 2020 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm and prior to the service on Friday from 10:00 to 11:00am at Rock Prairie Baptist Church.

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