Ronald Earl Leitow Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Ronald Earl Leitow, 93, of Kalkaska, passed away on November 5, 2017 at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center Memory Care Unit. Mr. Leitow was born on January 12, 1924 in Chesaning, to the late Edward and Edna (Savage) Leitow. He started working at Chevrolet Motor Division in Flint, and was in different departments through the years, until his retirement in 1976. Ron enjoyed fishing and hunting; and could be found doing repairs and making improvements to their home, he always stayed busy. As one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Ron enjoyed sharing his positive hope for the future of Mankind from God’s Word, The Bible. Ron is survived by his wife of 73 years Beth (Sweers) Leitow; four daughters: Judy Vernon, Janine Wooden, Deborah Carter, and Brenda Leitow; 3 sons: David Leitow, James Leitow, and Laurence Leitow; 9 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; and several great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Virginia Dragoo, and brother Edward Leitow Jr. The family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to the staff at Kalkaska Memorial’s Memory Care for taking such good care of Ron. A service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 559 Co. Rd. 612, Kalkaska. Arrangements were entrusted to Kalkaska Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Ronald Earl Leitow

January 12, 1924 - November 5, 2017