Harold D. Leistner, 84, passed away at his home in Fife Lake on Monday, April 16, 2018. He was born to Magnus and Viola (Hammerschmidt) Leistner on May 16, 1933 in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School and then joined the Army in June of 1953, serving in Germany. While there, he met Marianne Hett in Bad Homburg and they were married on April 2, 1955. Later that year, they moved back to the States, settling in Saginaw. Together they had two children, Shirley and Scott. Harold spent most of his life in Saginaw, only moving to Fife Lake two years ago.
Harold spent most of his career at General Motors as a Time Study, retiring in 1989. He loved to say that he’d been retired longer than most people work in their lives. His other favorite saying was, “ I’m Happy, Happy, Happy!”
Harold enjoyed hunting, spending time at the cabin in Oscoda, going for long drives all over the state – often times just for a quick visit or lunch, reading military books, and especially spending time with his family.
Harold is survived by his children Shirley (Dick) Gilmour of Fife Lake, Michigan and Scott Leistner of Graniteville, South Carolina; grandchildren Kyle Gilmour, Katie Gilmour (Cheyne Herro), Joey Leistner, and Ryan (Kimberly) Leistner; 7 great-grandchildren, sister Margaret Kacer; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Marianne; and his sister, Arloa.
A family Celebration of Life is planned for later this summer.
Memorial contributions can be made to Munson Hospice, c/o Munson Foundation, 1105 Sixth St., Traverse City, MI 49684.
Please visit Harold online memorial at www.covellfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Covell Funeral Home of Kingsley.
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