Franklyn Clagett Leister, 87, of Jonas Ridge, NC, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. He was born on December 29, 1937 in Baltimore, MD to the late Bruce Leister and Irene Leister. Franklyn was a veteran of the United States Army stationed in Germany. After his military service, he went to work for IBM. He enjoyed golfing and boating. Frank was a member of the Charleston Auxiliary Coast Guard. For 15 years, he was a docent at the Historic Edmonston – Alston House.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Christine Leister; brother, George Knight; granddaughter, Maya Leister.
Frank is survived by his wife, Renate Müller Leister; son, Mike Leister (Terry Shulman); grandchild, Jai Owen Qureshi.
There are no services planned at this time.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Frank was a good man and I always enjoyed helping him when he would come to our store! Please stop by to say hello. We LOVE you!! Ben&Libba
Dear Renate, Very sad to hear that Frank passed. I had the pleasure of working with Frank at IBM in Cincinnati. Visited in Charleston and at Gingercake. Frank always had time to share information and assist others. I was a better employee as a result. I worked with him after retirement on personal projects, as well as business opportunities. I was very fortunate to have known and worked with Frank. His absence leaves a void in our world.
Dear Renate, Our hearts go out to you. What a shock it was to read of Frank’s death in the Post and Courier this week. We were away when it occurred. It is weird that we were thinking of him several days before, when we drove by the “Variety Store”, where we used to have lunch together. And we talked about how much we missed both of you. And then to read this announcement threw us for a loop. We can only imagine how you are feeling. Please contact us whenever you can. We send love and hugs. Mindy and Bob
Frank was good friend of ours. We played golf together, enjoyed many meals and they never forgot my Birthday. They also kept us busy building furniture for their cabin in the mountains and I will miss the fun email we sent to each other. Bob & Cindy Harris
Really sad news about Frank’s passing. We spent many years in the Coast Guard Auxiliary together. Countless safety and Navigation patrols. Our condolences to Renate. Both had a strong personal effect on me over the years of our Coast Guard service. God Bless!
Frank did so much for his community of Gingercake acres and his great knowledge of the community he loved made us all better for it. He was a wonderful neighbor will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Russ & Tonya Fischer
I have so many heartfelt memories of Frank. My late husband Dennis & I played many, many games of golf with Frank & Re, ate many, many meals together, and evenings, talking about life & politics. A fine family man, dog lover, & caring husband. I will miss him.
our heartfelt sympathy. bless you.
So sorry to hear that Frank has passed. I enjoyed serving for many years on the Water Committee at Gingercake with him. He was a wonderful neighbor and will be greatly missed. Heartfelt condolences to the family. Mike and Sherry