Beatrice Leemhuis

Beatrice Leemhuis died on October 31, 2026, at the age of 98. She was born on November 17, 1927, in Gordon, Pennsylvania, the only child of George and Alma Kaufman.

She graduated from John Bartram High School in Philadelphia and received degrees from Pennsylvania State University, Villa Maria College, and Edinboro University. She taught kindergarten and second grade in the Millcreek schools.

Beatrice was a member of Luther Memorial Church and the Retired Teachers Association.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Paul Leemhuis

She is survived by three children: Ronald Leemhuis and his wife Katharine; David Leemhuis; and Susan Leemhuis; five grandchildren: Laura Cooper (Greg) Karen Leemhuis (Alan); Dorothy Leemhuis (Nick); Tyler Terrasi; and Andrea Terrasi (Rob). Grandsons Nathan Cooper and Zackary Kuklinski.

Friends may call at Luther Memorial Church 225 W. 10th Street, Erie, PA 16501 on Monday, November 9th from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Laurel Hill Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the care of the Burton Quinn Scott Cremation and Funeral Services, Inc, West Ridge 3801 W. 26th Street, Erie, PA 16506.

Memorials may be made to the Bethany Outreach Center 204 W. 11th Street, Erie, PA 16501.

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