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Daniel Leigh

1940 - 2015

BORN

1940

DIED

2015

Daniel Leigh Obituary

Leigh, Daniel Ray Born November 26, 1940 in Rochelle, IL, died October 29, 2015 in Rolling Meadows, IL. Husband to beloved wife, the late June M. Leigh; loving father to sons, Jeffrey, Todd, and Mark Leigh and daughter, Amy Schachtner; grandfather to twelve grandchildren. Services held November 28, 2015 at the Orchard Church, 1330 North Douglas, Arlington Heights, 1:00 p.m. Reception to follow at Plum Grove Park, Palatine. Info (847)253-0224.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 22, 2015.

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Chris and Rich Gabrielsen/Czuba

November 27, 2015

Dan was an intelligent, curious, active and gentle man. A warm, loving and devoted partner to our daughter for the last 3-1/2 years, and a sweet, caring companion to their cat, Ginger. He will be greatly missed by our family. We extend sincere condolences to his children and grandchildren. Our thoughts and prayers are with all who knew and loved him.

Maria Pesko

November 23, 2015

Please accept my sincerest sympathy. Mr. Leigh was one of my favorite teachers and one of the dearest, kindest souls I have known. I still use the phrase "God made it so" and smile when I think of him. May he rest in peace and may happy memories give you strength during this difficult time.

Sherry Waligurski

November 18, 2015

My sincere sympathy and prayers to the Leigh Family. He was a kind sweet man and one of my favorite teachers. Being taller then him...I still looked up to him. We shared a love of horses and riding and would often talk about the sport. Ride on Mr. Leigh!!

Amy Arneson Cryan

November 18, 2015

Mr. Leigh was a very kind, caring, and genuine professional. He always treated me fairly though I wore a title of a "faculty kid". I wish his family peace and comfort.

President, District 214 Board of Education

Alva Kreutzer

November 18, 2015

thoughts and prayers for the family.

Reggie Good

November 18, 2015

Dan was an amazing teacher....The students all loved him. He was caring and thoughtful. I was so sad to hear of his passing. My thoughts are with his family--Amy Leigh was a star student of mine!

Laine Gurley-Galatte

November 18, 2015

Dan was one of my mentors - alwyas sought him out for botannical questions. He taught me to kayak, too. I always enjoyed his demeanor and will remember him with all the hair that eventually began to grow back ! Great man!

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