Leslie (Les) Frank Peugh departed his earthly home on May 9, 2019, at Mission Regional Medical Center in Mission, Texas.
Leslie was born on January 7, 1945, to John Roy Peugh and Opal Gertrude (Dinsmore) Peugh in Bethany, Missouri. He was the second son, and third child. Leslie was named after his Uncle Frank, his mother’s youngest brother (Frank Dinsmore).
When he was young Leslie had a paper route where he threw his papers from his bike. He always had a love of sports and played baseball and football when younger. His love of sports carried over to his adulthood where he coached youth teams. Les graduated from Southwest Harrison/South Harrison in 1963. After graduation, he entered the Army Reserves.
After completing his training, Les and a friend, Jim Hiatt, pooled their money and took off for the East Coast, ending up in Connecticut where he met and married his wife, Carole LeMere.
To this union, two children were born, John Edward Peugh (Michelle) and Christine Renee Peugh Kanipe. Les and Carole spent their married life living in the states of Connecticut, Missouri, Washington, and finally retiring in Mission, Texas. Les and Carole also helped raise two of their grandchildren, Josh and Shantell. Les was preceded in death by his parents, their daughter Christine, and brother-in-law, Malcolm Ainsworth.
He is survived by his wife, Carole, son John (Michelle), three grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind one brother, Keith (Pam), two sisters, Joyce Ainsworth (Malcolm, who is deceased), and Carol Lupfer (Jack), one aunt Maudine Dinsmore, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
A Celebration of Life was held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, June 8, 2019, at the Lemon Tree RV Park Rec Hall, 1740 Bus Hwy 83, in Mission, Texas. A Celebration of Life was also held at 1:00 p.m. June 8, 2019 at Bethany’s Miriam Cemetery by members of the family that were unable to attend the service in Mission.