William R. Leser

William R. Leser obituary, Bay City, MI

William R. Leser

William Leser Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Penzien-Steele Funeral Home - In Bay City on May 29, 2025.

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William R. Leser was born in Saginaw, MI, on July 27, 1938, to the late Jack and Marie (Rudy) Leser. He passed away peacefully on January 17, 2025, at Porter Hills Village in Grand Rapids, MI. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Diana S. Leser, who passed away on December 22, 2019.
Bill graduated from the University of Notre Dame and earned his law degree from Georgetown University. He dedicated nearly 60 years to his career as an attorney and partner at the Lambert Leser law firm in Bay City, MI. During his time in Bay City, he was an member of the First Presbyterian Church.
Bill had a passion for golf and enjoyed his Tuesday night poker games at the Bay City Country Club, where he also served on various committees, including as president in 1985. He found joy in spending time with friends at the Saginaw Bay Yacht Club and treasured the camaraderie those relationships brought him.
Above all, Bill was best known for his unwavering love and devotion to his family. He cherished his wife and daughters and took immense pride in his role as a father and grandfather. His kindness and dedication to his loved ones will be deeply missed.
He is survived by his three daughters, Tracey (Steve) Meckley, Carey (Brian) Seven, and Jodey Leser, as well as his grandchildren, Michael and Anna Gustafson and Emily and Sam Seven.
To honor the life and memory of Bill, his family will greet friends at the H2O Waterside Grill, 966 E. Midland St., Bay City, MI 48706 on Saturday, June 7, 2025 between the hours of 4 p.m and 7 p.m.
Donations in his memory can be made to UMRC Porter Hills Foundation (Donate Online - UMRCPH Foundation) or Emmanuel Hospice (Donate - Emmanuel Hospice).
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