Leon Wayne Tuschhoff

Leon Wayne Tuschhoff, 83, of Jackson, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He was born September 19, 1938, in Cape Girardeau, son of Joseph D. and Lucy Petzoldt Tuschhoff. Leon was a 1956 graduate of Jackson High School. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1958 and was honorably discharged in 1962. He attended St. Mark Lutheran Church in Cape Girardeau. Leon owned and operated Jackson Implement for many years. His greatest joys were his daughters and grandchildren. Leon was an avid Cardinals Baseball fan and fisherman. He was affectionately known as BUBBA to his family and friends. Loving survivors include two daughters, Teresa (Jennifer DeBell) Tuschhoff of Denver, Colorado and Traci (Eli) Branscum of St. Louis, Missouri and three grandchildren, Brynnley, Blane and Colby Branscum. Also surviving are four brothers, Clayton (Stella) Tuschoff of Baton Rouge, LA, Garry (Emalie) Tuschoff of Palestine, TX, Ronnie (the late Carole) Tuschhoff of Denham Springs, LA and Lonnie (Sharon) Tuschhoff of Altenburg. Also surviving a cousin, Jerry Petzoldt of Jackson who Leon thought of as a brother. He was preceded in death by one son, Travis, parents and one brother, Ray. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 pm Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson. Funeral service will be at 10:00 am Thursday, November 4, 2021 at the funeral home with Rev. Mike Berry officiating. Interment will follow in Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson, with full military honors. Memorials may take the form of contributions to Cardinals Care in St. Louis and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Traditional gifts, cards and contributions may be sent to the family at McCombs Funeral Home, Inc. c/o Leon Tuschhof, 640 West Independence Street, Jackson, Mo 63755. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.

Cardinals Care
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Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
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