Donald N. Leathers, 74, of Wind Lake, Wis., passed away Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014 while wintering in Gulf Shores with his beloved wife, Betty Cox-Leathers.
Born in Bath, Mich., he spent most of his life living in the Milwaukee area.
Don was a devoted husband, loving father, caring grandfather, uncle and friend to all.
He will be deeply missed by his son, Michael N. (Candace) Leathers of Elkhorn, Wis.; his daughter, Crystal A. Rozanske of Mukwonago, Wis.; his daughter-in-law, Katrina M. Cox of Whitefish Bay, Wis.; his cherished grandchildren, Hunter and Sterling Leathers, Nathan, Mikayla, Mariah and SiSi Rozanske, and Griffen and Lindsay Cox. Don is also survived by sisters, Barb (Don) Gulick and Mary (Terry) Canfield; brothers-in-law, Dan Dugan and Bernard (Kimmy) Li; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, Shirl and Charlotte Leathers; brother, Edwin Leathers; sister, Joan Lett; brother-in-law, Ralph Lett; sister, Kay Dugan; and stepson, Jim Cox.
A memorial will be held on Sunday, March 9, 2014 at the Church and Chapel Funeral Home at 15250 W. National Ave., New Berlin, Wis.
Visitation will be from 1 to 3:30 p.m., with a memorial service at 3:30.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Don’s favorite charity, the ASPCA of Wisconsin.
Arrangements by Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home, Foley.
