John Leroy Lindenmuth, 57, of Ottawa, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026 at his home.
A Celebration of Life will take place on his birthday. Burial will take place at Oakwood Memorial Park in Ottawa, at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa.
John L. LindenmuthJohn was born on November 15, 1968 in Ottawa, IL to Robert and Donna (Carstens) Lindenmuth.
John was a gentle giant, loved by all. He was an avid fisherman, loved cooking, and was a collector of many many things. John was a master mechanic and loved riding motorcycles. He enjoyed spending his time building models and R.C. cars and restoring his 1931 Ford Model T. Above all he loved being Papa John, always telling jokes, pulling pranks, and being the boo master.
He is survived by the love of his life, Leslie Veith of Ottawa; son, John Henry; sisters, Judith Howard of Marseilles and Jeanne (Joe Ott) Lindenmuth of Marseilles; niece, Latisha Sampson; nephew, Kris Burns; great-niece Sara Burns; 11 grandchildren, Vyolet, Lydia, Ravyn, Lilo, Lexie, Ezmae, Jaxson, Liam, Marcus, Harry, and Preston; and best buddy “Lenny Krapitz”.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Donna Lindenmuth; and best friend “brother from another mother” Dan Logsdon.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
John will be laid to rest in the Garden of Prayer at Oakwood Memorial Park.