Passed away on Saturday April 30, 2016 at Trillium Health Partners, Mississauga. Don resided in Oakville. He was born 91 years ago in Baden and was the son of the late Godfrey & Annie (Miller) Leiskau.
Beloved husband of Ruth (Gingerich) Leiskau whom he married March 2, 1946. Loving father of Gary & wife Susan Leiskau, Rick Leiskau & wife Susanne Kollner-Leiskau and Jason Leiskau all of Oakville. Sadly missed by his grandchildren Jeremy and Maeghan Leiskau. Remembered by his sister-in-law Carol Gingerich of Oakville and brother-in-law Bryan & wife Lorraine Gingerich of Schomberg and several nieces and nephews. Don was predeceased by his sister Dorothy & husband Earl Totten, brother Ken & wife Marie Leiskau and brother-in-law Clare Gingerich.
Don was a member of Wellesley Alliance Church, Wellesley. Don’s fifty year career with CN Rail took him all over Canada.
Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg on Wednesday May 4, 2016 from 4-7 p.m. and Thursday May 5, 2016 from 1 p.m. until the time of the service at 2:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Cremation to follow. Interment at a later date in Fairmont Cemetery, Baden. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Global and District Missions Funds of the Missionary Alliance in Canada.
Online condolences and donation information available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca
