David George Leddy was born on 16 October 1938 in Michigan, USA
O. He died on 28 April 2014, at age 75, in Hancock, Houghton, Michigan, USA
O, Obituary: David G. Leddy, 75, a resident of Hancock and formerly of Houghton passed away Monday morning April 28, 2014, at the Houghton County Medical Care Facility in Hancock where he had been a resident patient for the past four months.
He was born on October 16, 1938, in Saginaw, MI, a son of the late Wilbur and Bertha Leddy. David was raised in the Saginaw area and graduated from Arthur Hill High School with the class of 1956. He then obtained his Bachelor Degree in Chemistry from Michigan Technological University and his PhD in Chemistry from the University of Kansas.
Mr. Leddy taught in the Chemistry Department at Michigan Technological University from 1965 until his retirement in 2002.
David was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Houghton and the Copper Country Kiwanis where he was active with the Nail Bender Group building ramps for the handicapped. He was also active with various professional societies related to his field of work. David also enjoyed spending time outdoors and singing.
Preceding him in death were his infant daughter Jill, great granddaughter Faith, his sister Charlotte, along with his parents.
Surviving are:
His wife: Judith Leddy of Hancock
His daughter: Catherine (Larry Brader) Leddy of Snohomish, WA
His son: Michael Leddy of Waco, TX
His grandchildren: Alexandra Brader, Callie Brader, Zachary Brader, Lacey Walter, Brittany (John) Kilpela & Ashley (DJ) Paavo
His great grandchildren: Andre, Ethan, Levi, Hannah, Isaiah, Christian, & Adriana
His brother: Larry (MaryKay) Leddy of Saginaw, MI
His four legged companion Splash
Numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins
A memorial service for David will be held 2 pm Sunday May 11, 2014, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Houghton with Rev. Bucky Beach to officiate. Burial will be held at a later time in the Ridge Cemetery of Gladwin, MI.