Robert C. Leik

Robert C. Leik obituary, York, PA

Robert C. Leik

Robert Leik Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 30, 2013.
YORK Robert C. "Bob" Leik, 68, died on April 25, 2013. He was the husband of Donna M. (Dietrich) Leik of York, they celebrated nearly 45 years of marriage. Born in York on September 19, 1944, he was the son of the late Clair R. and the late Dorothy (Blymire) Leik. Bob worked for the York Dispatch for 20 years, Maple Press, and was a truck driver for Mid State. He was a 1962 graduate of William Penn Senior High School. Bob served in the Army Reserve and was a member of the Hawk Gunning Club the Rooster Club. He enjoyed fishing and the outdoors; especially gardening and maintaining his ponds in his backyard sanctuary. In addition to his wife he is survived by two sons, Douglas R. Leik and his wife Teresa R. of Dallastown and Brandon E. Leik and his wife, Kristen E. of Lancaster; and five grandchildren, Steven D. Leik, Tiffany N. Leik, Daniel J. Leik, Summer Bupp and Kallie A. Leik; a cousin, Donald Leik of Hellam; and a brother-in-law, Brad Dietrich and his wife, Greer of Wrightsville. Burial will be held privately by the family. The Etzweiler Funeral Home, 1111 E. Market St., York, is in charge of arrangements. www.etzweiler.com

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May 1, 2013

Artie & Joe Castelli posted to the memorial.

May 1, 2013

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April 30, 2013

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Artie & Joe Castelli

May 1, 2013

Donna, Doug, Brandon, and all the family, our heartfelt sympathies go out to all of you. Bob was a great person and his gardens and ponds are beautiful. May God bless you and the Angel, Robert keep you safe.

Linda Harlow

May 1, 2013

Donna and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Bob was such a funny guy. I'll never forget coming over to the house for the garden tour and how proud he was of the fish ponds. He has been my inspiration for my own yard. May you always keep your memories close to your heart.

Terri Bell

April 30, 2013

Our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Sending prayers for God to provide you comfort at this most difficult time.

The Bell Family

Joanne Davis Shorb

April 30, 2013

Donna, You have been in my thoughts and prayers during this tragic time for you. Only time can heal your pain. Bob will be in your heart forever.

tim&amanda fritsch

April 30, 2013

It was an honor to be able to meet and work with Bob! I remember one time coming to the house to pick up a fish tank that he was giving to me. He just had to take us out to his backyard and show us what an amazing pond area he had! He loved his coi fish! He will be missed and my prayers and sympathy are sent to the family!!!!

timothy fritsch

April 30, 2013

Bob u will be missed u were a great guy r i p

David & Rosemary Lumpkins

April 30, 2013

Our deepest sympathies to the Leik family on their tragic loss of Robert C. Leik. We know he will be sorely missed by his family who loved him dearly.

David & Rosemary Lumpkins

Mike and Linda Smith

April 30, 2013

Donna and family,

Sorry for your loss, our prayers are with you.

Joanne Wilson

April 30, 2013

Donna, Doug, Brandon and families,
My deepest heartfelt sympathies are with you all as you endure this very devastating time. Just remember Bob is still with you in spirit everyday and he will help you to overcome this. He was a wonderful man and loved you all very much. His legacy will live on with both his sons and their families. There is not anything anyone can do to ease this pain except time and patience. May God rant you the time, patience, love and trust in The Lord to continue with your lives as Bob is looking down on you and guiding your every move everyday. God Bless and may he R.I.P. For now and until we meet again, good by Bob.

Sherrie & Larry Landis

April 30, 2013

Our deepest sympathy and thoughts to you Donna and your the family.

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