Dennis Lee Leitko

1953 - 2021

Dennis Lee Leitko

July 14, 1953 - August 17, 2021

Dennis Leitko, 68, passed away from cancer in the early hours of Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at his home in Willis, Texas. He was born July 14, 1953 in Austin Texas, the son of Martin John "Mike" Leitko and Lois Frieda Leitko.

Dennis grew up in the Spring area and later graduated from Bryan High School, Class of 1973. Following graduation, he worked as an auto mechanic for many years in the Bryan and Spring areas. Throughout his life, his pride and joy were his two sons, Wesly Cade Leitko and Austin Roy Leitko. In 2010, he met and married his present wife Kathy (Waller) Leitko, who has two daughters, Leena Waller Felter and Velma Waller Gibbens and husband Clinton.

Dennis was known for his generous heart and kind spirit, always ready to make a new friend, lend a helping hand, and his humor would bring laughter and happiness to everyone. He was a brilliant mechanic, skilled gardener, and an avid fisherman and hunter. He was a faithful servant and active member of Abundant Life Church, where he especially loved to volunteer his time with the antique car show fundraiser.

Dennis is predeceased by his parents, Mike and Lois. Survivors include his wife Kathy; his siblings, Michael Dean Leitko and wife Margaret, Martin John "Johnny" Leitko Jr., and Cheryl Theresa Leitko and husband Vernon Wattles; sons, Cade Leitko and wife Erin, Austin Leitko and wife Kara; their mother, Melinda Jeringan and husband Jimmie; his grandchildren, Garrett, Ellie, Hadley, Everly; two step grandchildren, Jason and Rowan; and numerous extended family and friends.

Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, August 20, at Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home in Willis, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 21, in the Chapel of Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home in Willis, Texas. Interment will follow at Smith Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that remembrances be made to the Abundant Life Church Building Fund online at http://www.abundantlifewillis.org or by mail to ALC, PO Box 1603, Willis, TX 77378.

Memorial condolences may be made to the family at www.shmfh.com