Flat Rock, MI
Robert E. Leisner, age 58, of Flat Rock passed away peacefully at home due to natural causes on Monday, February 27, 2023.
Rob was born September 10, 1964 in Rockford, IL, the son of Harold Jr. and Cheryl (Severinsen) Leisner. He attended and graduated from Escanaba Area Schools Class of 1983.
Rob married the love of his life, Pamela Miron on September 13, 1986 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Flat Rock. Together they raised their 5 kids and made their home in Flat Rock.
Rob was a one of a kind man and always worked hard for his family. His infectious smile and “Leisner lean,” will be missed by all. He was an avid Green Bay Packer fan and NASCAR fan. A perfect weekend for Rob was camping at Camp 7 with his family and endless Busch light. Rob was also an outdoorsman. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and ice fishing. His true pride was being a Dad and Papa Rob to his 6 Grandchildren.
Rob was currently employed at Engineered Machine Products and spent the last 25 years there. Prior, he worked for Wilbert Burial Vault in Escanaba and Robinson Furniture.
In addition to his loving wife, Pam, Rob is survived by:
5 Children: Mitchell (Brittany) Leisner of Escanaba, MI, Jamie (Jay) Grabowski of Gladstone, MI, Jenna (Jake) Eastin of Flat Rock, MI, Marissa (Ethan) Nault of Peshtigo, WI. and Caitlyn (Austin) soon to be Wicklund of Escanaba, MI
Grandchildren: Vale, Paxton, Brody, Brooks, Laken and Lainey.
Parents: Harold and Cheryl Leisner of Hyde, MI
Brother: Don (Debbie) Leisner of Escanaba, MI
Mother and Father-in-law: Gerald (Jean) Miron of Cornell, MI
Numerous Sisters and Brothers-in-law
And several Nieces, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.
Rob was preceded in death by:
Maternal and Paternal Grandparents, Uncle Gary Leisner and Brother-in-law, Dennis Mulzer and numerous Aunts.
Family will receive friends Friday, March 3, 2023 from 2:00 until 6:30 PM at the Skradski Family Funeral Home in Escanaba. Vigil prayers will conclude the visitation at 6:30 PM. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10:30 AM on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Flat Rock with Rev. Fr. Sebastian Chacko officiating. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Leisner family.
Kelly Hanson - Bark River, MI
Our deepest sympathy. Thoughts & prayers are with you all at this difficult time and always. May God’s Blessings be with you. Love, Matt & Kelly Hanson
Dan and Lynda Caron - Cornell , Mi
Pam there are no words that can express how sorry we are. Blessings to you and your family. If there is anything we can do to help please reach out to us. Hugs my friend
Mary Windberg - Gladstone, MI
Dave & I just heard this devastating news. We are so sorry for your families’ loss. Peace be with you and God Bless.
Karen & Roger Krebsbach - Iron Mountain, MI
Pam and family;
So sorry for your loss. Know we are holding you and the family in our prayers.
Donna Deno - Gladstone, MI
Pam, Mitch, Jamie, Jenna, Marissa, Caitlyn & Family,
It’s very sad to hear the untimely passing of Rob and our hearts go out to you all at this very difficult time. He was a fun loving man and I know how much you are so close as a family. May God fill the void he has left in your life.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Donna & Bruce Deno
Lynn Marie DENEAU - Gladstone, MI
Jenna I am so sorry you have lost your dad at such young age. May your family find peace in your faith. My heart breaks for all of you.
Michelle Winkelbauer - Rock, MI
I am so very sorry for this huge loss to Pam and their beautiful family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers
Laurie Deno - Escanaba, MI
Iam so very sorry for your loss he was an awesome man hugs to all
J Johnson - Gladstone, MI
Jenna, so sorry for your loss.
Katie Bonczyk - Gladstone, Mi
Leisner family: My sincerest condolences to your family. Praying for peace and comfort for you all! You have a wonderful family- lean onto one another! God bless!
Terri Skradski - Escanaba, MI
Pam and family. I am so sorry for your loss! Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers! Terri and Tom Skradski
Jolaine Anderson - Gladstone , Mi
Sympathy to all families , your in our prayers, so very sorry Cheryl and Harold.
Terry and Jolaine Anderson
Jennifer - Lakeville , Mn
Jaime, Jay and the Leisner family. We are so very sorry for the loss of your husband, father and friend. He sounded like a wonderful man and special to many. Our deepest sympathies and prayers go out to your family during this difficult time.
The Lovejoys
Rock EMS - Rock, MI
Condolences to Jenna and her Family. Sorry for your pain and Loss from Rock EMS
Rod and Sue Ellison - Gladstone, MI
Our condolences to you and your family… love you folks so much… so sad. Pray of comfort and let the arms of memories embrace you.
Bryan Ford - White House, TN
My family, church brothers and sisters, and I are all praying for strength, unity, and peace to be upon your family. I wish I could be there in person to give you all a hug. He was always such a great, fun, loving guy to be around- my heart is heavy for you all.
John jones - Las vegas, Nv
God Bless..former neighbor friend from Hyde…
Jan Mahoney - Green Bay, WI
Cheryl and Harold so very sorry to hear this. I am as shocked as you are. Condolences to both of you and Robs entire family.my prayers and thoughts are with all of you. May God keep and guide him safely home
Cindy Bridges-Spickerman - Gwinn, MI
So sorry to hear of the news of Rob. You are all in my thoughts.
Jenner & Kelly Levely - Gladstone (Flat Rock), MI
Pam & family:
Rob’s love for you all was at the core of everything he did in Life. He worked hard and he played even harder! The man could also mow a lawn like nobody’s business. Thank you for sharing your favorite “Rob moments’ these past days; his love, affection and humor will live long with his friends and family.
With love, Jenner & Kelly
Cheryl Bray - Norway , MI
Oh Jenna, I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved father. Saying prayers for you and all your family.
Haley Gasperich - Kingsford , MI
Jenna,
My heart goes out to all of you. May God bring you the comfort that you have brought to so many others during such life-changing, difficult times. I pray that your family can lean on one another more than ever as you grieve the loss of your father, and that God will guide you through the road ahead. Please know that your father and family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Nancy Denman - Mesa, AZ
Dearest Jamie and family, Pete and I send our deepest sympathy and may God bless you and comfort you all in the days ahead.. We’ll be thinking of you on Friday.
Randy Carlson - Flatrock, MI
Pam and to all family members so sudden so sad. Rob stopped by almost every Friday morning at my workplace we shared our hunting stories and what deer where hanging out between his house and mine, going to sure miss my Flatrock neighbor
Dawn Bowden - Escanaba , Mi
Pam Tom and I are so sorry for your loss we will always remember his laughter and all the great times we shared . Our deepest sympathies to you and your family
Karen Cappeart Mavis - Cornell , MI
Thinking about you, so sorry for your loss. Hugs & prayers for everyone.
Karen & Denny Mavis
Justin & Daniel Cappeart
Peggy and Frank Austin - Gladstone, MI
Sending lots of hugs and prayers to your family.
Angelique Larson - Escanaba, MI
Caitlyn, Austin, Laken and Family. So sorry for your loss. My prayer for you is that you can find strength in one another during this sad time. We are here for you if you need us.
Dale & Laurie Brunette - Escanaba, MI
Pam . Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. May the good lord wrap his arms around all of you during your loss. He will be missed by so many
Terry and Cindy Ison - Escanaba , Mi
So very sorry for your loss. Keeping you all in our prayers. May God comfort you at this very difficult time.
Harold and Sally Young - Cornell, MI
So sorry for your devastating loss. Prayers and hugs.
Cheryl Miller - Gladstone , mi
Thinking of all of you during this difficult, prayers and hugs.
Linda Robinson - Bark River, MI
Our hearts and prayers go out to the Leisner family as you go through this difficult time. May God give you all strength in the future days ahead. We’ve known the Leisner family all our lives and remember Rob growing up in the Hyde area. Love from the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and Dave and Linda Robinson..
Kim & Troy Mosier - Escanaba , MI
Pam and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Thank God for your big family to lean on and find comfort from each other. God Bless all of you.
Moreen Weaver - Bath, NY
So sorry for your loss, Pam. My sister, Joleen, shared the news with me. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jeff, Kellie, Matt & Karlee Metzger - Gladstone, MI
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this time of loss of your beloved son, husband, father and grandfather. He will always be in your ❤️
Sandra Brunette - Gladstone, MI
So sorry for your loss thoughts and prayers to all the family
Gary and Pat Bradley - Gladstone , Mi
Our hearts are heavy hearing this news. Our prayers are with the entire family. My God hold you close and comfort you.
Deb Frederick - Lebanon , OH
Pam, and family,
Many good friends of your sister Monica, in Lebanon OH, have been praying for you all and for the peaceful repose of Rob’s soul.
Our prayers and Masses will continue.
Todd Myrick - Escanaba, MI
Jenna and family, so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers. Todd & Francie Myrick
Cindy Cass - LOWER ESCANABA, MI
Pam and family my sympathies
Keeping You in my prayers
Erin and Ryan Pairolero - Gladstone, MI
Sending our deepest sorrows and prayers for comfort. We didn’t know Rob personally, but knowing his children/grandchildren, we know he leaves a loving legacy and will carry on through them. What a beautiful family he built with his wife. Our prayers are with Pam and the kids in this tough time.
Debbie Miller - Long Beach, MS
To the entire Leisner family,
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Rob was such a wonderful guy. I don’t think I ever saw him without a smile on his face. I know his family meant everything to him. May God welcome him into eternal rest and I pray that you all find strength and some peace in the difficult days ahead.
Todd and Julie Millette - Escanaba, Mi
So sorry for your sudden loss Pam and family our condolences are with you our prayers are with you, stay strong and God bless.
Robert Blalock - Escanaba, Mi
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Pat and Cathy Cretens & Family - Cornell, Mi
Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. We are so sorry for your loss.
Jeanne Jones - Gladstone, MI
Jenna and Family, I am sorry hear of your loss of your Dad, please accept our prayers and sympathy during this time. I appreciate you Jenna your a strong women and got out Family through the loss of our Mom. God bless you all
Jeanne and Gaylord Jones, The Deloria Family
Nancy LeGault & Family - Gladstone, MI
Dear Pam, Mitch, Jamie, Jenna, Marissa, Caitlyn and Families,
May God bless and watch over each one of you during this very sad time. It’s easy to know (after reading Rob’s obituary) that he was one of the good guys and that he will be missed … not only by you … but by everyone who knew him. Hold close to your hearts all the beautiful memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Nancy, Tim, Cathy & Mary LeGault
Kris Peterson - bark river, MI
Pam and family,
We were so sorry to hear that Rob passed away. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Kris and Pat Peterson
Candice and Steve - Gladstone, MI
We are so incredibly sorry for your loss. Rob was so loved by his family. Keeping you and your family in our fervent prayers at this sad time. With our deepest sympathies.
Judith Gereau - Escanaba, Mi., Mi
I am so sorry for the passing of your Bob. Prayers always for you and your family!! Take Care!!
Gary LaMarche - Escanaba , Mi
Rob was always happy go lucky. Had many a good time with him and brother Don in high school days.
Dave & Jan Fitzsimmons - Jenison, MI
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. With our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Deb & Rich Trombly - Mesa, AZ
Debbie and Don – Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad time – hugs. Deb & Rich
Karen Dombrowski - Escanaba, mi
Mitch, so very sorry for your loss. Prayers to your family during this difficult time. Your TSA family thinks of you often and are saddened by the news of your dad’s passing.
Pam Daigneault – Beauchamp - Niagara, Wi
Pam & family, so sorry to read the loss of Rob. Your family is in my prayers. Hold on to the beautiful memories over the years. Hugs and prayers
Tim Strasser - Gladstone, MI
A man can have a huge impact on his family legacy. Rob has raised a great family. I was a fan of a several daughters who played sports with a passion. They are kind and courteous. His son is a young man to be counted on. Dad, a mission well done. RIP
Jeff & Lynn Sarasin - Kalamazoo, MI
We are so very sorry for your loss of Rob. He was always a very fun loving guy who will be missed by so many people. It was always very evident how much he loved his family! You will all be in our thoughts and prayers through the difficult days ahead. Sending our love & hugs to all of you.
Bambi L Johnson - Gladstone , MI
Pam & Family, I’m so VERY sorry to learn about the untimely passing of Rob, your husband, dad, grampa, son, brother, etc. I remember his smile from all those years of basketball & softball. He was always smiling.
Thoughts & prayers for strength & peace during this most difficult time.
May Our Lord keep his arms around all of you to help you through this.
Cheryl Kamin - Escanaba, MI
Sorry for you loss. My sincerely condolences.
Cory & Katee Winkelbauer - Canyon City, OR
We are so sorry for your loss ❤️ We are thinking about you, Pam and family.