Edward Eugene Leach, Jr., age 72 of Kettering, passed away at his home on December 2, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Eugene Leach, Sr. and Thelma Mae Leach, and a sister-in-law, Kim Leach. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Dianne Leach, his children: Jennifer (Leach) Sheese, Jason Leach, Julia Leach-Strome and Jaron Leach, as well as by three grandchildren: Wolfgang, Maxwell and Ivan. He is also survived by a brother, Jeff Leach, and nieces Danielle (Zach) Smith and Jessica Leach. Edward worked as an automotive service manager at Arbogast Motors for 25 years. He also worked at Sears Automotive for more than 20 years, as well as at Autosource, Mack Truck and Apollo Propane and volunteered at The Good Neighbor House for several years. Visitation will be held at Kettering Seventh Day Adventist Church on Thursday, December 12, 2024 from 11 AM until 1 PM. A funeral service will be held at 1 PM following the visitation. Interment will be in Woodland Cemetery following the funeral.
