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Robert J. Leek

Written on December 11, 2018 by Staff Reporter

Categories: Kosciusko County, Obituaries Archive 2018

 

Robert J. “Bob” Leek, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 7:09 p.m., Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. He was born on Jan. 20, 1937, in Prestonsburg, Ky to Samuel and Martha (Moles) Leek.

He was united in marriage to Eileen Sutton on Dec. 6, 1963, in Warsaw. He lived most of his life in Warsaw. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. After the Army he was a truck driver. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge-Warsaw, Scottish Rite, Shrine Club, Samsar, the Shrine Donkey Patrol, Shrine Mini Bike Patrol, and the American Legion Post #49. He was a member of the First Christian Church, Warsaw.

He was a Deacon at the church and also drove the church bus; he was known to also take naps at the church. During his life he raised donkey, ponies, horses and took in rescue dogs. He had one cat that he loved especially. He loved his family very much.

He is survived by his wife, Eileen Leek; children; Anita (spouse Randy) Fry, Tony Leek, Stephanie Leek, and LuAnn Davies, Sisters; Ethel Schuch, Vivian Kelley, several nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Samuel Leake, Mirl Leek, Lange “Elmer” Leek, Frances “Mouse” Leek, John Leek, Glen “Jug” Leek and a sister; Helen Nichols.

No services are being held. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw is entrusted with all arrangements.

To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

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