Richard A. Leitzan

July 1, 1938 - May 12, 2010
SOUTH BEND - Mr. Richard A. Leitzan, 71,( formerly of Pendleton, NY, died at 12:24 p.m. Wednesday at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on July 1, 1938, in Buffalo, New York to Harold and Margaret (Alice) Leitzan. On June 17, 1961, in North Carolina, he married Sandra L. (Belcher), who survives. Mr. Leitzan retired from General Motors in Buffalo, NY in 1992, where he had been employed for 32 years. In high school, he was an athlete and a five star letterman who set records at Orchard Park High School that to this day still stand. He was a member of the Lou Eibl Corral, Wranglers and Last Chance Riders. He was an avid horseback rider. Surviving Mr. Leitzan are his wife, Sandra of South Bend; one son, Robert Leitzan of Cheektowaga, NY; two daughters, Deborah (Danny Luke) Leitzan of Granger, and Shannon (Robert) Werntz of Granger. He is also survived by a granddaughter, Samantha; one brother, Ronald (Kay) Leitzan of Colden, NY; two sisters, Norma (Ronald) Erhardt of Louisville, KY and Marian (Max) France of Boston, NY; and a sister-in-law, Josephine Leitzan of Delaware, MD. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Harold Leitzan Jr.; and a sister, June Smith. There will be no services or visitation. Cremation will take place at Elkhart Cremation Services. Zimmerman-Inman Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to ZIFH@aol.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Lou Eibl Corral, 79 Pfohl Road, Chktg., NY, 14225, to promote trail riding and horsemanship.