Leassner, William "Bill," beloved husband of Helen I. Leassner (nee Henninger) for 56 years, devoted father of Jerry (Susan) Leassner and Donna Volz, loving grandfather of Kelly and Max Leassner, Allison and Andrew Volz, dear brother of the late Elfrida Helmbold, special friend of Caroline Ochsner, also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mr. Leassner was a supervisor for C.G. & E. for forty years. Wednesday, July 3, 2002. Age 81 years. If desired, memorials may be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105-1942.