Dale Leadenham, 68, of Burton, Ohio for the last 2 years and formerly of Elyria, Ohio for 66 years, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023, at his home surrounded by family after a year long battle with ALS.
He was born January 30, 1955, in Elyria, Ohio to Richard and Lucille Leadenham and received his master's degree from Kent State University. On April 5, 1980, he married Robin Miller and together they shared 43 years of love and memories.
Dale was an art teacher at Midview local Schools for about 35 years. He was commissioned to create several paintings, some of which still hang in the public library in Bedford, Ohio, in the Terrace Club at Progressive Field, and Oberlin College. In his spare time, he loved to volunteer as a Bible educator and enjoyed sharing his faith with others as one of Jehovah's Witnesses. He also loved guitars and cars, but his most enjoyable role was that of a husband, father, and doting grandfather.
He is survived by his wife Robin Leadenham; children, Ryan Leadenham of South Euclid, Ohio, Tiffany (Steven) DiFranco of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, and Donovan Leadenham of Burton, Ohio; grandchildren, Vincenzo DiFranco, Rocco DiFranco, Luca DiFranco, Leo DiFranco, Sylvia DiFranco, and Mauro DiFranco; brother, Douglas Leadenham; aunt, Carol Arndt.
Dale was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Diane Tsui.
A memorial service will be held at 2:30pm on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at the Double Tree-Independence, 6200 Quarry Lane, Independence, Ohio 44131 with a memorial talk and visitation immediately following.
Memorial contributions can be made to ALS Association, Northern Ohio Chapter, 6133 Rockside Road #301, Independence, Ohio 44131.
Lake Erie Cremation and Funeral Services, 1500 Harpersfield Road, Geneva, Ohio assisted the family with arrangements.
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