Kenneth F Leetch Jr.

Kenneth Frederick Leetch of Sharpsville, PA, formerly of Butler, PA, died on August 19, 2025. He was 96.
Born in Butler, PA, he was predeceased by his parents, Kenneth and Grace (Forster) Leetch, and his wife of 65 years, Joan (Murphy) Leetch, and brother and sister-in-law Thomas and Ramona Leetch, and brother Larry Leetch.
Ken was an Accounting graduate of Butler Community College and an Industrial Engineering graduate of Pittsburgh Tech. He had been employed at Fretz-Moon Tube, Armco Steel and Pullman Standard and at the time of his retirement he was the accounting manager at Sharon Tube.
Ken earned his wings as a Gunner on a B-29 bomber in the Army Air Force. He was stationed at North Field on Guam and at Clark Field on Luzon in the Philippines. He was also an Aircraft Armorer. His last assignment was a military policeman at McGuire Field, New Jersey.
He belonged to many community, veteran, and professional organizations. He was a Life Member of the Butler Elks Lodge, a member of the American Legion, Wheatland Post #432 and the Hickory VFW Post 6166.
During their golden years, Joan and Ken enjoyed spending their winters in Orange Beach, Alabama.
Surviving are: a daughter Karen (Kevin) Jacobsen, Gettysburg, PA., a son James (Linda) Leetch, Hermitage, PA, four grandsons, Ken Leetch, John Leetch, Robby (Lacey) Jacobsen and Steven (Laura) Jacobsen, nine great grandchildren, Cherrylin, Carter, Kenley, McCoy, Virginia, Connor, Owen, Ella, and Luke, step grandchildren Mark (Morgan) and Kendra (Dan), and step great grandchildren Lilly, Fleur, and Sebastian.
Per his wishes all services are private.