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Donald
Leeke
Feb 2, 1941 — Jan 8, 2021
Lakeville
Donald E. Leeke, age 79, of Lakeville, Minnesota passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021. He was born in Speedway, Indiana on February 2, 1941 to Wayne and Zeola (Suiter) Leeke. He went to Crawfordsville High School.
Don owned his own Gulf gas station for several years. Known for his ability to fix anything, he was employed by several factories. He was the first employee hired by Pace Dairy in Crawfordsville, Indiana which is also where he ultimately retired from.
Don was a faithful Christian. Spending time with his family was always a priority and was a loyal son, father and friend. He was very supportive and proud of his two boys.
He enjoyed many things, mostly having to do with spark plugs such as boating, riding motorcycles, owning and working on old cars.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Richard Leeke, sister Marilyn Richards and a baby daughter. He is survived by his wife, Judith (Foster) Leeke, two sons, Donald W. (Andra) Leeke, Dennis (Heather) Leeke, five grandchildren, Maddison, Camryn, Dylan, Bailey and Audrey, plus several nieces and nephews.
His family will have graveside rites, officiated by Pastor Dan Mathews, at 10:00 AM Tuesday, January 19 th at Oak Hill Cemetery North, Crawfordsville, Indiana.
Memorial donations can be made to Memorial Processing, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.
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