Jack D. Leichtnam, age 84, of West Bend, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday November 24, 2015.
He was born on May 10, 1931 in Clark County near Abbotsford to the late Gorman and Cecelia (nee Thierbach) Leichtnam, and was united in marriage to Joan Witt on May 17, 1952 in Dorchester. Together they resided in Milwaukee until moving to West Bend in 2000.
Jack was employed at the former Louis-Allis Co. in Milwaukee for 33 years until his retirement in 1989. He later worked a short time for the Harmony Co-Op in Colby.
He was a member of Pilgrim Ev. Lutheran Church in West Bend.
Those left behind to cherish his memory include his wife, Joan; three children, James (special friend Cherie) Leichtnam of West Allis, Daniel “DJ” (fiancée Brenda) Leichtnam of West Bend, and Darla Tilley of Cudahy; seven grandchildren, Tim (Susan) Leichtnam, Crystyna Leichtnam, Joe Leichtnam, Scott (Kathleen) Leichtnam, Jackie (Bryan) Scarce Sr., Lisa Kerkela, and Jon Lorenz; nine great-grandchildren, Shawn, Renee, Bryan Jr., Jenna, Jacob, David, Hailey, Myranda, and Collin; a sister, Bonnie (Alva) Rehberg of Onalaska; two sisters-in-law, Elaine Frome of Evansville, and Margaret "Margie" Witt of Colby; brother-in-law, John Anderson of Menomonee Falls; other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gorman and Cecelia; three sisters, Betty Lange, Margaret “Tootie” Grambort, and Donna Anderson; two brothers, Byron and Donald.
A memorial service in remembrance of Jack will be held on Wednesday December 2nd at 3:00 pm at the Myrhum – Patten Funeral Home (1315 W. Washington St.) West Bend. Pastor Christopher Raffa of Pilgrim Ev. Lutheran Church will officiate.
Visitation will be at the funeral home on Wednesday from 1:00 pm until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the family are greatly appreciated.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.myrhum-patten.com