Leland Leighty

Leland Leighty

April 08, 1919 - March 09, 2015

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Leland L. “Boots” Leighty, 95, of Platteville died on Monday, March 9, 2015 at Manor Care Health Services, Platteville. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 13, 2015 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville. Rev. Richard Leffler will officiate. Chapel military rites will be accorded by American Legion Post #42 and VFW Post #5274. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Platteville. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Leland “Boots” Leighty Memorial Fund. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com.

Leland was born on April 8, 1919 in Ellenboro, Wisconsin, the son of Louis and Marie (Suhr) Leighty. “Boots” graduated from Platteville High School in 1939. He was united in marriage to Florence M. Vogel in 1940. She preceded him in death on July 8, 2009. He served in the United States Army during WW II where he was stationed in the South Pacific. After serving his country “Boots” became a police officer for the city of Platteville and Cassville. After his retirement he worked security at Mercy Hospital, Dubuque. He was a member of the VFW. Leland and Florence spent many winters after retiring in Florida. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He is survived by two sons, Richard (Lori) Leighty of Ettrick, WI; Robert (Fern) Leighty of Platteville; one daughter, Jean Jenny of Zephyrhills, FL; 12 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife; sister, Ruth Beals, and brothers, George, Richard, Dale, Cletus and William Leighty.

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Sharon Bob ( Pankratz) Wenzel
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Our deepest sympathy on the passing of your Dad. My mother ( Hilaria) would speak of Florence and Boots. Didn't see them to often. Wish we could have spent more time with them. We have gotten to know Bob and Fern, which we spend weekend with. Alway have a good time. Sharon and Bob Wenzel
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Pam Scott
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Bob, Sorry to see that your Dad passed away. Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this time of loss.
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Dan Kilpatrick
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Sending my sympathy on the occasion of Boots passing. I too was a Platteville Police Officer and worked with Boots for several years. (1970 to 1976) I have many fond memories of Boots from those days. Rest in peace my friend.
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Ed and Sue Moffett
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Dear Bob and family - Sue and I are saddened to hear that your Dad, Boot's passed away. I have very fond memories of Boots during my time at the Platteville Police Department. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Ed and Sue Moffett
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Sherri Brunton
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To the family of Boots and especially to Jean, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I am sorry I was not able to attend the service. God bless you all, many condolences. With deepest sympathy Sherri Brunton

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