Emil Leon Bischoff Jr., age 94 of Springfield, Missouri, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025, in Springfield. Leon was born April 26, 1930, in Springfield, Missouri, to Emil L. Bischoff and Marjorie Perkins Bischoff.

Leon is a member of First Baptist Church of Ozark, Missouri. He was a building contractor and built many homes. He also worked for Springfield News and Leader for many years. In his free time, Leon enjoyed playing fast pitch softball and was inducted into the Softball Hall of Fame. Leon enjoyed watching all sports and was known to be an avid golfer.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jo Bischoff; his son Steven Leon Bischoff; his parents Emil and Marjorie Bischoff; and his brother, Larry G. Bischoff.

Leon is survived by his wife, Mary Behrens Bischoff, of Ozark, Missouri; Mary's children, Hollis Kay Bell, and Bradly Behrens; Mary's grandchildren, Conrad Bell and Benjamin (Rachel) Bell; his daughter Cathie L. Barton and her husband Mark, of Cassville, MO; Cathie's children, Kylie Lewis, and Josh Glover; his daughter Brenda Michaels and her husband Robert, of Rogersville, MO; Brenda's children, Jeffery Sage, Scott Sage, Andy Michaels, and Amy Park; his great-grandchildren, Jake Sage, Madelyn Sage, Ian Pearce, Keegan Watkins, and Dakotah Lewis; and his brother Bill Bischoff.

A Graveside Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Eastlawn Cemetery, in Springfield, Missouri.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Humane Society or to First Baptist Church in Ozark, Missouri.