Leo Bernard Arlinghaus

Leo Bernard Arlinghaus, age 95, of Villa Hills, KY passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday, May 20, 2019.  He was a graduate of Newport Catholic High School and shortly after he enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps.  He bravely served our country during WWII; Leo flew 28 missions over Germany on a B-17 as the Flight Engineer and Top Turret Gunner.  After leaving the Army Leo went on to have a 35 year career as an Engineer for General Electric.  He was a lifelong Cincinnati Reds fan but his greatest joy was spending time with his family.  Leo is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy M. Arlinghaus (nee Neff); children, Jane Arlinghaus Woeste, Leo B. Arlinghaus, Jr., Linda Arlinghaus Wiley, William R. Arlinghaus and Jeffrey L. Arlinghaus; 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.  A visitation will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at St. John Church (Covington, KY) from 9:00 AM until Mass of Christian Burial begins at 10:00 AM.  Entombment will immediately follow at Mother of God Cemetery (Latonia, KY).  Memorial contributions are suggested to the Honor Flight: Honor Flight, Inc. Attn: Meredith Rosenbeck 175 South Tuttle Road Springfield, OH 45505.