Leslie H. Mengs, 91 of Elba, passed away peacefully Monday, June 17, 2024 after a brief illness to be with his loving wife, Rita.
He was born July 27, 1932 to the late Harold and Viola Mengs.
He was predeceased by his wife, Rita Sheffer Mengs of 69 years, siblings, Doris Merrill, Gordon Mengs, Gerald Mengs, Howard Mengs, and Dorothy Mengs.
Les graduated from Batavia High School and Metal Trades Vocational School. He worked for a brief time for his father-in-law at Sheffer Well Drilling. He served his country as a medic in the Korean War in the 7th Infantry. Les retired from the Local 280 Carpenter’s Union in 1994.
After retirement he enjoyed traveling with his wife, visiting family and watching the NY Giants and NY Yankees games with his son, Jeff. Most of his time was spent caring for his yard and the home he built in 1957. He always claimed to be a farmer at heart due to being raised on a farm and referred to his home as the homestead.
He has enjoyed spending winters in North Carolina visiting his family and great-grandchildren. Most recently, he traveled to Florida, which brought many laughs and memories including attending a Yankees game with his nephew and niece, a beach trip with friends and even riding a four-wheeler through the swamp.
Les is remembered by his daughter, Julie (Keith) Richenberg of North Carolina, son, Jeffrey Mengs of Batavia, grandchildren, Bradley (Lena) Richenberg of Virginia, Kaitlin (Zachary) Spencer of North Carolina, Matthew Richenberg of Hawaii, and beloved great-grandsons, Harrison and Davis Spencer.
As per his request, there will be no calling hours or memorial service. Burial will be at the convenience of the family at Maple Lawn Cemetery. If you would like to, please donate to Volunteers For Animals, P. O. Box 1621, Batavia, NY 14020 in Les’s name.
Arrangements are entrusted to H. E. Turner & Co., Inc. Funeral Home, Batavia, NY. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle in his memory, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.
