William Leedy Obituary

William "Bill" David Leedy, 82, formerly of Coloma, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Eastvale, Calif., with his son, Brian, by his side.

Bill was born March 10, 1939, in Coloma to Walter and Marion (Jensen) Leedy.

After graduating from Coloma High School in 1957, Bill attended Western Michigan University and pursued a degree in education. That degree led him back to Coloma Community Schools, where he taught junior high schoolers math for 36 years. He also dedicated many years to coaching football, basketball and baseball to Coloma athletes.

Early in his life, Bill trained under the guidance of Elwood Geisler as an auto mechanic for Geisler Motors in Coloma. The skills he learned provided him a second career as a part-time mechanic for Sears for 30 years.

Bill spent many years as a volunteer fireman and EMT for the former Hagar Township Fire Department and Ambulance. Eventually, he became fire chief, and he served in the role for many years.

Upon retirement, Bill moved to the Upper Peninsula and spent his free time gardening, fishing and hunting. He was proud of his hunting cabin nestled in the woods of the U.P. Unable to keep volunteering out of his system, he joined the Wells Township Fire Department for a short time.

Bill is survived by his children, Tracy (Jason) Spaulding, Brian (Anita) Leedy, Rob (Allison) Harper, Mike Harper and Lana Enos; his brothers, Robert (Regina) Leedy and Bennet Leedy; and his sister, Brenda (Kevin) Kniebes; his grandchildren, Harrison, Mallory and Kimberly Spaulding, Jamie, Kaitlyn and Alyssa Leedy, Melanie Harper, Krystal Serratos, David Ritlaw, Brittany Ritlaw and Brandon Leedy; and many nieces, nephews and great-grandchildren.

Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Leedy; his parents, Walter and Marion Leedy; and brother, Barry Leedy.

A celebration of life will be on Saturday, July 2, at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 182 S. Church St., Coloma. The family will greet friends from 11 a.m. until the start of service at noon. A luncheon will follow the service.

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