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KENNETH VINCENT LEESE


 

 

KENNETH VINCENT LEESE, 77, of Sandusky, MI passed away at 3:12 a.m. on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at McLaren Hospital in Port Huron, MI.

Kenneth was born in Port Hope, MI on September 19, 1945 to the late Harold and Gertrude (Champagne) Leese. He graduated from Port Hope High School with the Class of 1964 and from Michigan State University in 1966. Kenneth served his country during the Vietnam Era in the United States Army. He was a member of the VFW Sandusky Post #2945 and the Harbor Beach Knights of Columbus Chapter #11432. Kenneth enjoyed a variety of hobbies including woodworking, Polka dancing, tree farming, making toys, antiques and thrift store shopping, fall color trips and he also enjoyed his coffee.

Kenneth is survived by his five children, Janette Leese (fiancé, Curtis Marcyes), Laura Leese (Norbert Witwicki), Michael (Karly) Leese, Jeffrey (Astrid) Leese and Angela (Emmanuel) Arum; 11 grandchildren, Selene, Reagan, Henry, Kendall, Grace, Kate, Sebastian, Arthur, twins Anton and Ameer, and Eilam; siblings, Dorothy Warner, Herbert (Betty) Leese, Arnold (Judy) Leese and his identical twin brother, Bernard (JoAnne) Leese; numerous nieces and nephews; and his much beloved German Shepherd, Tobi.

Kenneth is preceded in death by his siblings, Margaret Schulte, Mildred Pease, Albert Leese, Wilbert Leese, Robert Leese, Melvin Leese, Caroline Ehnis and Alvin Leese.

Family will receive visitors from 2-8 p.m. witha7p.m.ScriptureServiceonFriday, January 27, 2023 at Marsh Funeral Chapel in Sandusky, MI and from 10-11 a.m. on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Sandusky, MI.

A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Sandusky, MI with Father Stephen Blaxton officiating. Burial will take place with veteran honors at Marquardt Cemetery, 6361-6483 Moeller Road, Port Hope, MI 48468.

Memorials may be made to Sanilac County Veterans Affairs at 171 N Dawson Street # 227, Sandusky, MI 48471.

A Celebration of Life / Polka Party to follow in 2023. The event date, time, and location will be posted on Leese Reunion Page.

Friends may share an online condolence at www.marshfuneral.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Marsh Funeral Chapel, 396 South Sandusky Road, Sandusky, MI 48471. 810-648-2244.