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for Michael Leskar
Lydia Chavez
June 4, 2025
Dear Leskar Family & Cal,
I knew Mike, Cal Tina & Mike Jr when they first moved to California. Minnesota Mike what a great character & wonderful guy he was. He & Cal were close friends we had many adventures on the Harley´s, & at their home when they lived on Olive St right around the corner from where I grew up on Boyd St. They bought my ex husband Peter Ehlert & my house on Mark West Station Rd when we divorced. And I lost touch with both he & Cal. I hold so many memories of our times together good & bad.
I see you riding up in the Sky Mike! RIP
DARLENE
September 2, 2023
I bought the first Sportster sold from Michael's then work there for 7 yrs. I miss Mike, we were great friends.
Darlene
Charlie Mahovlich
June 10, 2011
Hi,
I am a long long time friend of Mike's. His Iron Range nickname was Shmock. I knew him in high school and met him at his father's garage in Gilbert. I was with him when he bought his first Pan Head, a 57 - 74 cu in basket case which he quickly rebuilt into a fine dresser. Mike directed me in spring of '68 to my first Harley, '64 full dresser from Edgbergs (long gone) in Mpls. MIke hauled, it to the Iron Range for me. He was a wonderful friend, had a great sense of humor and was always willing to lend a hand. We had great times, learned a lot by trial and error and I have fond memories of events at his father's bus garage. Mike WILL be missed.
June 8, 2011
To All Our Friends in the Leskar Family,
They say you are not gone, until you are forgotten...There's no chance that we will ever forget the genuine uniqaueness of Michael Leskar and all the contributions he made to motorcycling.
We partyed hard together, as Dealers, for a couple of years...we'll never forget the tie-cutting antics at the 1990 Christmas Party!!!!
May he now find Peace.
Fondly,
Thom & Honore McIlhattan
Vallejo,CA. 94590
Steve Hanson
May 28, 2011
My condolences to Jimmy and the Leskar family. Mike along with Jimmy was the influence on me at a young age to start riding motorcycles,and I"m still doing it. I still remember those summers as a kid riding around the salvage yard on that scoot and his big red Harley.
Marty Schilber
May 27, 2011
I knew when we met he was one of kind.Working with him was an opportunity I will cherish forever.After all these years of being part of the Motorcycling Industry I would be hard pressed to even think of anyone with the Love,Enthusiasm,Intensity,for our sport.He and his legacy has and will continue to touch many lives.I will miss you my Brother,we will have that talk ,ride,and drink together one DAY.
Walter & Vanessa Kettler
May 27, 2011
Michael's passing so close to the 25th anniversary of Michael's Harley-Davidson must have special meaning. He is giving us his legacy to carry on. It is up to us to keep making Michael's the best dealership of the best motorcycle in the world. He did something wonderful and we will be grateful to him always.
Greg Raymond
May 27, 2011
My condolences to the Leskar family. I didn’t know Michael, but I knew of him through his doting brother, Jimmy. I believe that Michael must have been very central in Jimmy’s life, for Jimmy changed his life to take over Michael’s passion. These brothers are testimony to the strong bond of true brotherhood. Life well done!...Cheers
David Wood
May 27, 2011
My condolences to Jimmy and the entire family. This day will be spent reflecting on Mike, the times riding in Minnesota and enjoying life at 529 Lake Ave N.
Woody,
Bob Coleman
May 27, 2011
Nothing but the greatest of memories of you Mike, clear back to when you first came out to Santa Rosa. R.I.P. Mike. My condolences to Jimmy and all the family!
May 27, 2011
Mike
Carlene Leskar
May 27, 2011
Mike, we had 15 amazing years together and raised 2 beautiful children. You were so unlike anyone I had ever met before. I'll never forget the day you came to meet my parents for the first time. You were 21. It was February in Minnesota - frigid out. Our garage door was open waiting for dad to come home from work. Suddenly the whole house was reverberating from the pipes on your '57 Chevy as you pulled up into Dad's spot. You burst into our livingroom, bigger than life in your cowboy boots, big grin, boisterous greeting. You won them over. My family was never the same again. You know you will always be in my heart.
Charlie Carpenter
May 27, 2011
Oh, Mike
Memories of you and the gang: Richard, Lumpy, Jimmy, Bones, Scotty, Prent, the Clampers and all the others. You brought us all together and I'll miss you. Thanks for opening my eyes to the world of two wheels.
Mark Schmid - CMA
May 27, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Bill and Linda pisenti
May 27, 2011
Bought my first 883 from Michael's in'95.My wife and I put 85,000 touring miles on it.Ironically in ;03 on our way to New York we stopped in Eveleth to have the Sporty serviced.Condolences to Jimmy and family. Bill and Linda Pisenti
May 27, 2011
My Heart is Heavy for the Leskar Family!
I have many Memories of Michael & Jimmy Leskar..Lake Ave,Back here In the Minnesota, over looking Lake Superior(Northern Tropics)!!
and Yes, Hwy 61 to Hwy 1!
My Prayer’s are for the Leskar Family…
God Bless, Peter Buchanan
Roger Bolt
May 26, 2011
Michael,
May you find eternal peace in the embrace of our loving creator and may the angels comfort your family and friends in this time of sorrow and loss. God bless & peace be with you Jim and your loving family.
Carolyn Wilson
May 26, 2011
I am imagining Michael standing tall and strong with the biggest smile you would ever see. I pray for those that lost him to have peace. Lots of years have passed since I heard him laugh but when I stop and listen, I hear that great laugh. I can still remember standing in that little shop on Sebastopol Rd. Some of my best memories come from that time. R.I.P. MICHAEL
Carolyn Wilson (Carol Pusatero)
Joe Rocha
May 26, 2011
Our condolences to Mike's family, He was such a character he was so full of life .
RICHARD&ALICE HUNT
May 26, 2011
The memories are too many to count. He always had a smile and a laugh. He was a best friend who will not soon be forgotten. He has followed Bones, Terry Fix It and Daisy Mae into Biker Heaven.
Garth Glader
May 26, 2011
From Highway 61 to Number 1 Bless You Michael. My thoughts are with Jim and the whole family.
Terry Rankin
May 26, 2011
My prayers go to you and your family Michael will be missed. Jimmy hang in there so many fond memories of both of you. Terry Rankin, Petaluma, California
Lena Lonero
May 26, 2011
Iam so sorry for your lost,my prayers are with michael and his family..R.I.P michael..Lena Lonero
Lena Lonero
May 26, 2011
Iam so sorry for your lost,my prayers are with michael and his family..R.I.P michael..Lena Lonero
Don & Joann Cates
May 26, 2011
Jimmy, we are sorry for your loss. Our condolences to the family.
virgil marin
May 25, 2011
my condolances to Jimmy and the rest of your family. we all have many great memories of michael, he was one of the best.
May 25, 2011
i bought my first Harley from mike. we used to horsetrade for service(wally's liquor & deli). he was a great guy. kudos to jimmy for being such a great brother. my condolences to you and your family.
wally blem, Lake Almanor, CA(formerly Santa Rosa)
Cindy Stewart
May 24, 2011
I'll never forget Minnesota Mike, that handsome man on a Harley. His voice, his smile, the way he walked- he was larger than life.
Diane & Roy Raposo
May 24, 2011
Michael was quite a character and I'm sure everyone is thinking about all the great times they shared with him. Our condolences to his family.
Crazy Dave
May 24, 2011
Sorry to hear this RIP Mike.
Dale (Doc) Beaman
May 24, 2011
My condolences to Michael's family...especially his brother Jim who I worked with 25 years ago.
Lenard Griffis
May 24, 2011
My sincere condolances to all the family. I go back a long way with Mike from when he first came to Santa Rosa. We will miss you Mike!!!!
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