Mr. Anthony "Tony" J. Leitgeb's Obituary
Anthony “Tony” J. Leitgeb, age 71, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2016. Tony was born on November 27, 1944 to Anton and Neoma Leitgeb. In 1965 he married the former Diane Stoel and together they were blessed with 2 children and nearly 51 years of marriage. Tony was the owner of Leitgeb Hardware for many years before selling the business in the early 1980’s. He then continued on in sales at various other positions in Muskegon and Grand Haven. He was a life member of the Muskegon Recreation Club, Seaway Gun Club, Muskegon Eagles and the VFW AUX. Tony enjoyed socializing with family, friends and dogs on the Platte Lake sandbar up north on his pontoon boat. He also enjoyed staying busy fixing and tinkering with projects to help his family and friends. Tony was an outgoing, lively, determined, helpful generous man who will be deeply missed. He is survived by his wife, Diane; children, Tony (Pamela) Leitgeb and Ginger (Ronald) Clifton; grandchildren, Sydney, Jake, Kylie and Ann; sisters, Sandra (Herbert) Bassauer and Norma (Thomas) Hall; and several Nieces and Nephews. A CELEBRATION OF LIFE will take place at 2pm on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at The Lee Chapel 6291 S. Harvey St. 231-798-1100. VISITATION will be held one hour prior to the start of the service. Memorial contributions can be made to the Animal Welfare League of Benzie County (awlobc.org) or the Sepsis Alliance (sepsis.org). Please visit the family’s online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com
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