Gary A. Leisner

Resided in Escanaba, MI
Died September 12, 2017

Gary A. Leisner, age 68, of Escanaba, passed away peacefully September 12, 2017 at home with his loving wife by his side.

Gary was born September 27, 1948 in Escanaba, MI, the son of Harold and Lillian (Dubord) Leisner, Sr. He was raised in Escanaba and was a 1966 graduate of Escanaba High School. On November 29, 1969 he was united in marriage to Julie Berntsen and together the couple made their home and raised their two children.

Gary was employed as front desk manager at Iverson Home Center for 42 years. In his free time, he enjoyed deer and bird hunting, gathering and cutting firewood, and spending time at camp with his beloved brothers. Gary was a huge fan of racing – he was on a pit crew for stock car races in his early days, and as an avid fan, watched and attended NASCAR races regularly. A man of nature, he found great satisfaction gardening, tending to the lawn, and enjoying his many bird feeders. He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, family, and friends and will be dearly missed.

In addition to his loving wife of 48 years, Julie, he is survived by son David (Laura) Leisner of Seattle, WA and daughter Jennifer (Tom) Collins of Milwaukee, WI; brothers Harold (Cheryl) Leisner, Larry (Donna) Leisner, Terry (Darcey) Leisner – all of Escanaba, MI; sisters Charlotte (Max) Perryman of Shawano, WI, Joane Leisner of Escanaba, MI, and Marilyn Skorupski of Escanaba, MI; grandchildren Jacob, Zachary, Grace Collins, Julian and Elizabeth Leisner. Gary was preceded in death by his parents Harold and Lillian (Dubord) Leisner, Sr. and sister Derine (Leisner) Pry.

Family will receive friends Saturday, September 16, from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM at the Skradski Funeral Home in Escanaba. A celebration of Gary’s life will take place at the family home following services. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Leisner family.

3 Tributes for “Gary A. Leisner

    Dear Julie & family,

    We are so sorry to learn of Gary’s passing. A true NASCAR fan and a dedicated fixture at Iverson’s for sure!
    Our newspaper arrives late up here in Marquette and we will be unable to attend the services today, but want you to know
    you are in our thoughts and prayers.

    John & Jeri Krokstad

    We are so sad to hear about Gary’s passing. I have not had the chance to see him in quite a while, but I have some of the fondest memories of helping him in the garage , riding wheelers, getting to go the the pit at the races when I was young. My sincerest condolences to Julie, Jenny, David Cathy and Jim Missy and all the family.

    Bill Berntsen -Nephew

    Julie, so sorry to hear that Gary has passed. Prayers and good thoughts being sent your way. Sue Sauve Maufort

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