Mr. Charles William “Bill” Leucht, 88, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Homewood Health Campus in Lebanon, Indiana. He was born on April 10, 1938, in Evansville, Indiana, and the son of the late Charles E. and Treva Leucht.
On March 3, 1957, he married Nancy Jo (Sandefur) Leucht in Shawneetown, Illinois. She preceded him in death on July 1, 1991.
Bill proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from 1956 to 1960. His career included six years at Gas Light Pizza, three years at Triangle Asphalt, seven years at Gas & Oil Co., and positions with the Boone County Highway Dept. and Jet Star Trucking.
Bill was a private pilot and enjoyed flying, traveling and cooking. He was a member of the Academy of Model Aeronautics and the VIEHE RC Flyers Club. Above all, Bill loved spending time with his family and friends and being “the host with the most.”
Survivors include his companion, Donna Jones of Lebanon; son, Richard Wayne (Irene) Leucht of Abilene, Texas; grandchildren, Amanda Marie Phillips, Rachel Marie Leucht, and Robert Charles Leucht; great grandchildren, Addison Wayne Leucht, Ryland Michael Shaw, Skylar Marie Phillips, Penelope Irene Leucht, and Ophelia Ruth Leucht; and brother, Robert Leucht.
In addition to his parents and wife, Bill was preceded in death by his son Charles “Chuck” Walter Leucht and sister, Marilyn Leucht.
Private family graveside services with military rites will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lebanon. Myers Mortuary and Boone County Crematory have been entrusted with his care.
Memorials may be directed in his memory to the Academy of Model Aeronautics Foundation, 5161 E. Memorial Dr., Muncie, IN 47302.
Online condolences: www.MyersMortuary.com