Robert J. “Bob” Leek, age 81, of Warsaw, passed away at 7:09 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, in Kosciusko Community Hospital.
He was born on Jan. 20, 1937, in Prestonsburg, Ky., to Samuel and Martha (Moles) Leek. He was united in marriage to Eileen Sutton on Dec. 6, 1963, in Warsaw.
He lived most of his life in Warsaw.
He proudly served his country in the United States Army. After the Army Bob was a truck driver.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Warsaw, Scottish Rite, Shrine Club, Samsar, the Shrine Donkey Patrol, Shrine Mini Bike Patrol and the American Legion Post 49.
Bob was a member of the First Christian Church, Warsaw. He was a deacon at the church and also drove the church bus; he was also known to take naps at the church.
During his life he raised donkey, ponies, horses and took in rescue dogs. He had one cat that he loved especially. He loved his family very much.
He is survived by his wife, Eileen Leek; children: Anita (spouse Randy) Fry, Tony Leek, Stephanie Leek and LuAnn Davies; sisters, Ethel Schuch and Vivian Kelley; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Samuel Leake, Mirl Leek, Lange “Elmer” Leek, Frances “Mouse” Leake, John Leek and Glen “Jug” Leek; and a sister, Helen Nichols.
No services are being held.
McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, is entrusted with arrangements.
