"To the Gerald Duane Leedle family, I send my deepest condolence along with the hope that is set out in the bible. Revelations 21:3,4 tell us that God is going to wipe out all tears from our eyes and death will be no more. Acts 24:15 tells us that there is going to be a resurrection. This gives us the hope of seeing our love again. Queen Creek, AZ"
In loving memory of
GERALD DUANE LEEDLE
February 27, 1935 - March 23, 2018
Gerald Duane Leedle, 83, of Marquette, died peacefully Friday morning, March 23, 2018 at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette.
Jerry was entered this world on February 27, 1935 in Byron, Michigan, one of five children born to the late Robert and Isabelle (Toomey) Leedle. He was a 1953 graduate of Durand, High School in Durand, Michigan.
Following his graduation from high school, Jerry enlisted in the U.S. Marines. He served three tours of duty in Vietnam and retired from active military service in 1973. Jerry and his family moved to this area from California in 1973.
Jerry was an active member of St. Louis the King Catholic Church in Harvey as an usher and volunteered at several church functions. He was a member of St. Louis the King Council Knights of Columbus and in his free time, enjoyed going on fishing trips to Canada and was an avid hunter. He was a member of the West Branch Sportsmans Club as the Range Master for several years.
He is survived by his wife, the former Nancy Lohry, who he married on June 29, 1957 at Angola, Indiana; four children, Cindy (David) Goetsch of Marquette, Gerald Craig (Tammy) Leedle of Skandia, Christopher R. (Lisa) Leedle of Marquette and Shelli Dupras of Hartland, WI; eight grandchildren, Cristal Thorington, Michael Matson, Adam Dupras, Amber Dupras, Cameron Leedle, Kayleigh Leedle, Connor Leedle, and Shayla Leedle; two great grandsons Bradly Thorington and Nicholas Matson; one brother, Robert Jack (Sue) Leedle of Durand, WI; also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Preceding Jerry in death besides his parents were three sisters, Linda Ditmeger, Barbara Judd and Carol Turner.
The Leedle family will greet relatives and friends on Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. until 12 noon at St. Louis the King Catholic Church with a Mass of Christian Burial commencing at noon in the church with the Rev. Glenn Theoret officiating. A luncheon will take place in Father Gauthier Hall immediately following the mass. Burial will occur in the Holy Cross Cemetery in May.
Those wishing to make an expression of sympathy are kindly asked to consider St. Louis the King Catholic Church, 264 Silver Creek Road, Marquette, MI 49855.
The Canale-Tonella Funeral Home is assisting the Leedle family where memories may be shared at canalefuneral.com.
Tributes
"What a great guy. It was always a pleasure to stop and chat with Jerry. What a kind and gentle man. We took a fishing trip to his camp one year to Canada, We all had a very good time. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. Take Care Dave and Patty Balbierz"
"Chris, Lisa and family, So sorry to learn of the passing of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. John & Suzanne Coyne"
"Dear Nancy and family, we are so sorry to hear of Gerry's passing. Jim worked with him for many years, and we sure had some great times together. We always enjoyed meeting up at the KI Sawyer Barbeque every year. . Our sympathies to all of the family for their loss of this great man. He will be deeply missed by so many. RIP Jerry. "
"Craig and family,
Very sad to learn of your loss. Sounds like Jerry was a great dad and grandfather and someone who will be missed by many.
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"So many things to remember about Jerry, he was a great neighbor & friend. Fraser & I moved to Kawbawgam Rd in 1976. Very soon Fraser & I were snowmobiling with Jerry. Nancy would sometimes meet us for dinner at the Brownstone or Mean-Gene's. After Fraser died Jerry would offer to plow my driveway even when he was struggling to do his own driveway. I didn't stop over as often as I should have but, Jerry always knew me & called me Jan. We always had to have a beer or two with them. I remember one time Fraser & I were riding our bikes & Jerry wanted us to stop for a "beer". Later I had a hard time getting up the hill on my bike, a few houses from Jerry's house. We always had fun. RSP Jerry "