Donald E. Leeke

Feb. 2, 1941-Jan. 8, 2021

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Donald E. Leeke, 79, of Lakeville, Minnesota, passed away Friday, Jan. 8, 2021.

He was born Feb. 2, 1941, at Speedway, to Wayne and Zeola (Suiter) Leeke. He went to Crawfordsville High School.

Don owned his own Gulf gas station for several years. Known for his ability to fix anything, he was employed by several factories. He was the first employee hired by Pace Dairy in Crawfordsville, which is also where he ultimately retired from.

Don was a faithful Christian. Spending time with his family was always a priority and was a loyal son, father and friend. He was very supportive and proud of his two boys.

He enjoyed many things, mostly having to do with spark plugs such as boating, riding motorcycles, owning and working on old cars.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Richard Leeke; sister Marilyn Richards; and a baby daughter.

He is survived by wife Judith (Foster) Leeke; two sons, Donald W. (Andra) Leeke and Dennis (Heather) Leeke; five grandchildren, Maddison, Camryn, Dylan, Bailey and Audrey; plus several nieces and nephews.

His family will have graveside rites, officiated by Pastor Dan Mathews, at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19 at Oak Hill Cemetery North, Crawfordsville.

Memorial donations can be made to Memorial Processing, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.

Online condolences can be made at www.BurkhartFH.com.


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