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Michael D. Leach

1955 - 2019

Michael D. Leach obituary, 1955-2019, Naples, FL

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1955

DIED

2019

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Michael Leach Obituary

Michael D. Leach, 63, of Naples, FL, formerly of Dayton and Warren, OH passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019. Michael fought bravely against brain cancer for 4 ½ years, where he defied all the odds. He was born August 4, 1955 in Youngstown, OH to Ronald and JoAnn (nee Haggerty) Leach. Michael attended Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in 1977. Afterwards, he worked most of his career with Reynolds & Reynolds in Dayton; acting as Operations Manager, Enterprise Services Director, Marketing Manager, International Operations Manager, and National Service Manager. He, also, worked for Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in Akron, ADP Dealer Services and as Account Director for ADP/CDK Global. He was a huge sports fan and cheered on the Irish of Notre Dame his entire life. He loved to travel with his family, coaching his daughters in many sport activities, and especially, later in life, playing with his grandkids. Loving husband of Andrea (nee Simun); beloved father of Drs. Michelle (Terry) Ho, of Peoria, IL, and Nicole Leach (Joshua Todd), of Avon, OH; dear papa of Tyler and Madison Ho and Andrew and Nicholas Todd; and brother of David Leach. Memorial contributions may be made in Michael’s honor to Mercy New Life Hospice 3500 Kolbe Rd., Lorain, Ohio 44053, Taussig Cancer Center, 10201 Carnegie Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44106, or Connecting for Kids, P.O. Box 45372, Westlake, Ohio 44145. Family will receive friends Monday, May 20th from 4 to 8 p.m. at Busch Funeral Home, 32000 Detroit Rd., Avon. Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, May 21st at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, 32929 Lake Rd., Avon Lake. 440-937-6175 www.buschcares.com.

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Published by The Morning Journal from May 18 to May 23, 2019.

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Beccy and Dave Stewart

May 21, 2019

It was with great sadness that we read Mike's obituary in the Dayton paper. A fine man has left us. We will hold the Leach family in our hearts.

Tom & Babs Sabick

May 20, 2019

So sorry to hear that Mike lost his long fight. We will always remember him as a supportive dad and a good friend. He has left a lasting legacy with all who knew him.

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Andy Farrell

May 19, 2019

Thinking about you guys and praying for everyone. Mr. Leach was and will ALWAYS be a man I admire - as a husband and as a father. So sorry for your loss.

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May 18, 2019

I am sorry for your loss. May the God who binds up the broken-hearted and comforts all who mourn strengthen your family during this difficult time. ( Isaiah 61:1,2)

Rick & Lynn Sellers

May 17, 2019

Andrea, we are so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. Our prayers are with you and your family.

May 17, 2019

Andrea, Michael fought the good fight and you did too!! You will miss him terribly but you will always be thankful you had him. God bless you and your dear family. Carmen Ryan

Bill & Charlotte Leibrock

May 17, 2019

Andrea, we have happy memories of you and Micael, & we send deepest sympathy & love.

May 17, 2019

The Foster family sends their love and hugs in your saddest of times.........Jackie Foster

John, Barbara Zawila

May 17, 2019

To the Leach Family, please know how sorry we are to hear of Mike's passing. It is a privilege and an honor to have known you while we all were on Colony Trail in Beavercreek. You are good people with hearts of gold. Please know that you are in our hearts and in our prayers. Much love to all of you. John and Barbara

Dragash

May 17, 2019

Andrea, so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. Our dearest condolences to you and your daughters.
Nick and Marlene Dragash

May 17, 2019

Andrea,

We are very sorry to hear this sad news; our condolences to you and your family.
Sharon and Richard Jenkins

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Greg Bogosta

May 17, 2019

Andrea,

Irene and I are very sorry to hear of Mikes passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the girls.

Clyde Eldridge

May 17, 2019

Mike was always a gentleman. Kind, thoughtful, always willing to help in any way. He will be missed.

FREDERICK TADDEI

May 16, 2019

Dear Andrea and family, so sorry to hear about Mikes' passing. I am glad to have seen and talked to him at our 45th reunion. You are all in our prayers. Fred and Lynnette Taddei.

Chris Sacksteder

May 16, 2019

So saddened to hear of Mike's passing. I have so many wonderful memories of him smiling and laughing. When coaching he was encouraging and positive as he urged the girls to be their best at all they did. As well as being a great neighbor and friend. My prayers and love are with you all.

Ric Kirchner

May 16, 2019

So sorry to hear of Mike's passing. We worked many years together at Reynolds and Reynolds and he was one of the good guys!

Krista Johnston

May 16, 2019

We're saddened to hear of the loss of our former ADP co-worker Mike. Mike was always gracious and thoughtful. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family today. Our hope is that in time, you take comfort in the memories you have of his time with you. Scott and Krista Johnston.

Marian Droba

May 16, 2019

Andrea and family, my heart goes out to you all. You and Michael were always best friends and a shining light of easy going kind warm welcoming love to all. No one knows the struggles and triumphs you've gone through together the last 4 and half years. It's been a joy to share all your travels and celebrations and your beautiful family. Peace to Michael -- So happy I got to spin around the planet with You, Michael and your wonderful family. Your memory and kindness will shine on! Deepest sympathy and love.

Stephanie Mitchell

May 16, 2019

I am so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. I was fortunate to work with Mike while at R&R and found him to be one of the most genuine, caring and thoughtful people I have ever met. Please know that Mike touched many lives and, for that, we are all better.

Jerry & Peggy Tenhover

May 16, 2019

God bless all of you. I know Mike is resting peacefully now.

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