Charles F. Leeka

Charles F. Leeka, 65, North Manchester, IN died Sunday, June 1, 2014 at 6:10 a.m. in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester, IN. He was born August 29, 1948 in Wabash, IN to William A. & Mary (Rhoades) Leeka. He served in the U.S. Army 1968-1972. On July 21, 1984 he married Markeeta Fleming. Charles was employed with Laketon Refinery, Laketon, IN 1972-1994, with McDonald's, North Manchester, IN 1994-2001 and North Manchester Foundry (Manchester Metals) 2001-2004. He was a member of Congregational Christian Church, North Manchester, IN, American Legion Post #286 and Manchester Moose Family Center. He is survived by his wife, Markeeta Leeka, Laketon, IN; four sons, Paul A. Leeka, Laketon, IN, John F. (Danielle) Leeka, Warsaw, IN, Brian (Angie) Ball, Fort Wayne, IN and Aron M. Ball, Laketon, IN; one sister, Betty Jane Fish, Huntington, IN; ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Two brothers and two sisters are deceased. Family and friends may call Saturday, June 7, 2014 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, IN. Services will be Saturday, June 7, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, IN. Pastor J. P. Freeman will officiate. For those who wish to honor the memory of Charles F. Leeka, memorial contributions may be made to Wabash County Cancer Society, PO Box 144, North Manchester, IN 46962. To send a private condolence to the Leeka family, use the Condolence link on the Homepage.