Richard "Rich" Leeman's obituary , Passed away on January 29, 2026 in Salinas, California

Richard "Rich" Leeman

March 7, 1969 - January 29, 2026 (56 years old)

Salinas, California

Richard "Rich" Leeman's obituary , Passed away on January 29, 2026 in Salinas, California

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Struve and Laporte Funeral Home

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Richard "Rich" Leeman

March 7, 1969 - January 29, 2026 (56 years old)

Salinas, California

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Richard Leeman Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Richard Leeman (Salinas, California), born in Fairfield, Iowa, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 29, 2026 at the age of 56. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He is survived by: his parents, Mary Leeman and Richard Leeman I; his wife Michelle; his children, Antonia and Aaron; his siblings, Joseph Leeman and Thomas Leeman (Cara) of Wheaton, Illinois; his sister-in-law Tish Martinez of Santa Barbara, California; and his nieces and nephews, Luke Leeman, Joanna Rodriguez (Steven), Olivia Starr, Caedmon, Esther, Immanuel and Remy Rodriguez.

In lieu of flowers, the family invites donations to Team Gleason, an ALS foundation, in memory of Richard, at: https://teamgleason.rallybound.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Struve and Laporte Funeral Home



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41 W San Luis St, Salinas, CA 93901

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