John "Bob" Leppala

Bob was born in Brimley, MI and grew up in Sault Ste. Marie, where he attended Sault Ste. Marie High School. He married the love of his life, Betty, on June 16, 1961, in Sault St. Marie. They later moved to DeWitt, MI to raise their growing family. Bob worked in Lansing as an automotive frame technician for over 40 years. He retired from Davis Collision Center in East Lansing. Bob was a man of faith and an active member of Hope Lutheran Church in DeWitt. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, and spending time with his family. Bob could light up any room with his great sense of humor.

Bob was the beloved husband of Betty Rose Leppala (Kopitsch); loving father of Jeffery (Debbie) Leppala of Crystal Falls, MI, Robert (Nicole) Leppala of DeWitt, MI, Hal (Maricel) Leppala of Las Vegas, NV, Richard Leppala of Boyne City, MI, and Joy (Andrew) Reisterer of Ludington, MI; cherished grandfather of Nathan, David, Samuel and Sarah Reisterer of Ludington, MI, Carly (Matt) Mossner of Grand Ledge, MI, Samuel (Amanda) Leppala of Lansing, MI and Megan (Tyler) Lawrence of Lansing, MI; great grandfather of Luke Mossner of Grand Ledge, MI, Oliver Leppala, Nora Leppala and Charlotte Leppala of Lansing, MI, and Matthew Leppala and Henry Lawrence of Lansing, MI; dear brother of Ronald Leppala of Green Bay, WI, Connie Kostelnik of Port Angeles, WA, Raymond Crimin of Cottonwood, AZ and the late Sylvia Bernard, Leonard Leppala and Terry Leppala; and uncle, cousin and friend to many.

A funeral service for Bob will be held on Friday, January 12, 2024, at 11:00 AM with visitation one hour prior at Hope Lutheran Church 1180 West Herbison Road, DeWitt, MI 48820. Reverand Dr. E. Anthony Sikora, Pastor officiating. Interment to follow at DeWitt City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers or plants, memorial donations may be made in Bob's name to Hope Lutheran Church.