Wilbert "Butch"

Martin Leis

Wilbert "Butch" Martin Leis, son of the late Edward A. Leis and Hulda (Brueggeman) Leis, was born in Cashton, Wisconsin, on October 14, 1950. He departed this life at his residence in Ellington, Missouri, on December 15, 2025, at the age of 75.

On November 17, 1990, at Redford Baptist Church Butch was united in marriage to Shirley Jean Blanchard. Butch was a Veteran of the United States Navy. He enjoyed fishing, working in the yard, collecting eagles, and watching NASCAR and the Green Bay Packers. His greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially his kids and grandkids.

Butch was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Leonard Leis, one sister, Rita Acchammar, and one great-grandson, James Lane Dement.

Butch is survived by his wife, Jean Leis of Ellington, Missouri, two sons, Matt Dement and wife Elaine of Redford, Missouri, and Michael Werner and wife Christi of Van Buren, Missouri, one daughter, Lori Flagg of Ellington, Missouri, three brothers, Vernon Leis of Waupun, Wisconsin, Richard Leis of St. Pete Beach, Florida, and Bernard Leis of New York, one sister, Anita Acchammar of Watertown, Wisconsin, 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

Visitation: Friday, December 19, 2025, 10 AM – 12 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri

Funeral to follow at 12 PM

Minister: Pastor Glen Hunter

Burial: Redford Memorial Cemetery

In Lieu of Flowers: Donations can be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri