Don Carrol Leissner

Don Carrol Leissner, age 85 of Hilton Head Island-Sea Pines and husband of Rachel Myers Leissner passed away on September 15, 2019 at Hilton Head Regional Hospital.

Mr. Leissner was born on March 21, 1934 to his beloved parents, B. E. Leissner, Sr. and Minnie Lee Bottom Leissner in Victoria, TX.

Mr. Leissner attended the University of Houston and was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. He was a retired Naval aviator and airline pilot for United Airlines. He enjoyed attending sporting events where his sons were involved and playing golf at Sea Pines Country Club. He and his wife moved from Chicago to the lowcounty full-time in 2004, and they are members of The Parish Church of St. Helena of Beaufort. 

In addition to his wife, Rachel, of 56 years, Mr. Leissner is survived by his sons, Mike Leissner (Rebecca) of Chicago, IL and Steve Leissner (Beth) of Detroit, Michigan; his brother, B. E. Leissner, Jr. of Victoria, TX; his sister, Barbara Fogt (David) of Houston, TX and grandchildren, Matthew Leissner, Megan Leissner, Katie Leissner, Jack Leissner, Ethan Schnulle, Owen Schnulle, and Levi Schnulle,

The family will start receiving visitors at 1:00 pm before the memorial service to be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Sauls Funeral Home, 90 Simmonsville Rd., Bluffton.

A reception will be at 4:00 pm at Harbor Town Club House, 11 Lighthouse Lane, Hilton Head Island.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations in his honor to the Hilton Head Humane Association or Parish Church of Saint Helena.

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