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Michael Leath Obituary

Michael William Leath, 63

MUNCIE - Michael William Leath, 63, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2017.

Michael Leath was born in Muncie on August 14, 1953. He went to Muncie Central High School and married Deborah Bernhardt on November 3, 1979, in Culver, Indiana. Mike retired from Warner Gear in 2008.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents, William and Dorothy (Chervenic) Leath. Mike is remembered with love by his wife, Deborah Bernhardt of Muncie; son, Eliot Leath; daughter, Hannah Leath; son, Isaac Leath (wife, Anna); and granddaughters, Zoey and Rey Leath, all of Indianapolis.   

Funeral services will be private.

The family asks that any memorial contributions be made to Be the Match Bone Marrow Registry.  

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.meeksmortuary.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Star Press on Jan. 11, 2017.

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Brian Myers

January 12, 2017

Deb,

You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May the Lord grant you peace in knowing that Mike is no longer suffering.

Ron Jakacky

January 11, 2017

Deb and Family, we were very sorry to hear of Mike's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Beth Powell

January 11, 2017

Our thoughts are with you and your family during this time of sadness. We were sorry to hear of the loss of Mike.

Cathy Vincent

January 11, 2017

Dear Deb and family,
I pray that the Lord comforts you and wraps his loving arms around all of you during this difficult time.
Cathy Vincent

Pat Miller

January 10, 2017

Deb,
I am so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. Please know, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

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