Roger Leedy
Roger Leedy, 72, of Pierceton, Ind., passed away at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 1, 2013, in his residence.
He was born on Sept. 25, 1940, to Raymond and Velma (Gebert) Leedy. He married Carol Reed on March 16, 1974, in Akron, Ind. He was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Cuban Missile Crisis; he was part of the blockade.
Roger retired from Navistar International Truck and Engine Corporation. He was a member on the North Webster American Legion Post 253, North Webster, Ind. He was also a member of the UAW. Roger enjoyed playing poker and loved to fishing.
He is survived by his wife: Carol, Pierceton; one son: Scott Leedy, Pierceton; two sisters: Brenda (Ian) Ross, North Webster, Ind.; and Patricia Stidham, California.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.
There will be a graveside service at a later date in Hillcrest Cemetery, Pierceton.
No calling is planned.
McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel in Pierceton is handling the arrangements.