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Teddy Leach Obituary
March 28, 1947 - March 9, 2021
MISHAWAKA, IN -
Teddy “Ted” Leach, 73, of Mishawaka, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.
Ted was born March 28, 1947 in Rochester, Indiana. He grew up in Mishawaka and was a graduate of Mishawaka High School. He was a Vietnam Veteran, serving his country in the U.S. Army.
Ted retired after 23 years with the U.S. Army where he served as an instructor of leadership programs. He also worked at PDH Office Products as a driver and supervisor and also at the St. Joseph County Jail as a special deputy. Ted loved fishing and was a member of Michiana Walleye Association. He belonged to VFW #360 and enjoyed flower gardening.
Ted was preceded in death by a wife, Susan “Sue” (Crandell) Gillam Leach; his parents, Lorin and Vera (Lilves) Leach; and a grandson.
Ted is survived by his wife, Elizabeth (Rand) Leach; seven children, Wesley (Valerie) Leach, Debra (Gus) Jernigan, Christon Watson, Aaron Leach, David (Anna) Gillam, Anthony James (Kathryn) Bennett, and Amanda Coy (Zack) Creswell; former wife, Pam (VanDeventer) Reed, 23 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 4-8 pm Monday, March 15, in Goethals & Wells Funeral Home, 503 W. 3rd Street, Mishawaka.
Services will be held at 10:30 am Tuesday, March 16, in the funeral home, with Pastor Bob Vale officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger. Military Honors will be provided by VFW 360/American Legion 161 Burial Squad.
An online guest book is available at www.goethalswells.com.
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Von Frieden SFC (Ret)
March 15, 2021
Remember: Remembering Staff Sergeant Leach as a dedicated leader and had an upbeat attitude. Ted will be missed not only my family, but also by Fellow servicemen that served with him and by his close friends.
Von Frieden SFC (Ret)
March 15, 2021
Remember remember staff Sergeant Leach as a dedicated leader and hand an upbeat attitude. Tedd will be missed not only my family also Fellow serviceman that served with him and by his close friends.
LORRAINEMARIE HOLLAND
March 14, 2021
Rest in Paradise my friend. You will be missed.
Anonymous
March 13, 2021
Rest in Paradise, my friend. You will be missed.
Cathy Davis
March 13, 2021
It's been a pleasure knowing you. You will be greatly missed. I'll miss spending time with you in the back yard.
Melinda Fisher
March 13, 2021
I worked 3rd detail at the jail with Teddy. Many times he was my smoke partner, lunch partner and hall partner. We had so many laughs. You were a great partner and friend to many at the jail and we will never forget you. Fly high with the other brothers and sisters we have lost. I know you all have the 6 of us all.
Jacque Curtis
March 13, 2021
Teddy I will miss you dearly. You were a great friend.
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