Robert P. Leach

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Robert Leach Obituary

Robert P. Leach

Age 73, passed away on December 22 due to complications with Covid-19. He graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1965 and The Ohio State University in 1969. He married the love of his life in 1969 and was married to Nancy for over 50 years. He was lucky to discover his passion for building and developing early in his life and loved going to work every day. He founded Hawthorne Builders and later Regal Construction where he designed and built hundreds of homes and developed several communities in the Stark County area. He worked hard, but he played hard too. He sailed the Caribbean and the Greek Islands, skied the Rockies, rode a Harley to Sturgis, climbed the Great Wall of China, safaried in Africa, downed vodka in Russia, and sipped wine in Argentina.

His most cherished times were spent on the DreamBuilder on Lake Erie with his family and friends.

He was a beloved husband, dad, brother, father-in-law, Poppop, uncle, and mentor. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Robert A. Leach and Elaine Paul;, brother, Timothy Leach; and sister, Irene Heinrich. Captain Bob will be sorely missed by his wife, Nancy (Stockburger) Leach; children, Heather (Kent) Pflederer, Andrew (Melissa) Leach, Liana (Jeremy) Lake; grandchildren, Robbie, Kevin, Morgan, Finley, Jake, Oliver; brothers, Dave (Pam) of Raleigh and Rick (Laurie) of Hilton Head; brother-in-law, Craig Heinrich; and so many others, including his doodle, Josie.

Services will be private with a celebration of life later. In lieu of flowers, please support a small business or local charity in Bob's memory. Special thanks to the front-line workers on the 4th floor at Aultman. Messages of support and sympathy can be made at www.paquelet.com

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Published by The Repository on Dec. 27, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Leach

11 Entries

Nancy Carnes

January 10, 2021

My deep condolences to the family . As a former employee of Bob , he was a great employer with much generosity, work ethics , humor and zest for life .

Tim Faherty

January 3, 2021

I am truly sorry for your loss. I remember Bob as a man of intelligence,
integrity and humor. His personality often helped carry the day. I am grateful to have known him.

Scott Papas

January 3, 2021

Dear Nancy and Andy,

Your husband/father was a wonderful man. I recall all of the wonderful things that he did for the Cub Scouts, long ago. Such a giving soul.

Sympathies to all of the family, Scott Papas

Lana Lake Baier

December 31, 2020

Please accept my sincerest condolences. I met Bob a long time ago at SCHBA. Later he became one of my favorite clients (at Lana Lake Advertising) and a friend. He was always very pleasant, kind and great to work with. May he rest in peace and may his memory be eternal.

Paula Mastroianni

December 28, 2020

Dear Nancy,
I am so sorry to have read this. My deepest sympathies.

Andrea Pasquali Powley

December 27, 2020

I’m so sad to hear this. I have so many good memories of growing up with your family and I loved running into you guys later in life both in the Caribbean, and up at the Lake. Every time we would see you Bob always had a huge smile on his face happy to be on the water with his family. He was taken too soon and my heart hurts for all of you.

Jeffrey E. Zink

December 27, 2020

My brother sent me the obituary of Bob. I have not seen him in many years but I wanted to express my condolences to Nancy and her family. It sounds like he has a great life and will be missed. Jeff Zink

Paul O'Connor

December 27, 2020

Bob was truly a quality guy. He had a unique sense of humor and was always willing to lend a helping hand. He will be missed!

Gary A. Bush

December 27, 2020

Dear Nancy and Family,
Our sincere condolences go to you all, and God Bless you.
We have so many fond and wonderful memories of doing things with Bob and his Family.
The trips to Myrtle Beach, Atwood Lake, on the water at Lake Cable, the Buffalo Dinners, the Pig Roast and the Blessing on the Pig the night before, the many trips to see the Buckeyes in Columbus, and I could go on and on, each and every memory brings smiles and our dear friend Bob.
I used to tell Bob in the contest for the man with the most toys, he was the winner hands down, and he would just smile .
Bob was the best of best, and we were fortunate to have know him and loved him.
May he rest in peace with God's Blessings.
Gary and Wendy Bush
Florida

Dan Sr and Jr Braucher

December 27, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Randy Gonzalez

December 26, 2020

Bob was a quality guy and quality person. He will be missed by many. Jackson Township was his home and because of him we had many more homes for others. Rest well Bob you left the world a better place.

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