Dan G. Leach was born on February 6, 1948 in Oxford, NY, and passed away on September 14, 2024 in Helotes, TX. He was 76 years old.
He is survived by a brother Dale Leach and wife Grace of Oxford, NY, along with nieces and nephews; his wife Cathy Leach, and children, Steven Leach and wife Terry, Christopher Leach and wife Aimee, stepchildren, Rebecca Weatherbee and husband Mark, Brian James and wife Nino. He was blessed with 8 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Dan graduated from the Oxford Academy, in Oxford, NY, Class of 1966. His classmates still refer to him as “Danny”.
It was Dan’s honor to serve in the Air Force for 24 years, both as enlisted and as an officer and retired as a Major in 1993.
Dan attended the University of Maryland where he received his BA, Magna cum Laude in 1978. He was a member of the Phi Kappa Phi Fraternity.
He attended Troy State University and received his Master of Science in International Relations in 1986.
He was one of the original members and Webmaster, of the Quality Bass Club of San Antonio, TX.
Dan enjoyed playing golf, bass fishing, traveling and cruising with Cathy and the family whenever health would allow. He especially liked meeting up and visiting with friends old and new.
Services with military honors at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery on Friday, October 4, 2024, Shelter #2 at 1:15 p.m. In lieu of flowers please reach out to your favorite charity or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. The family will be hosting a Celebration of Life at their home in Helotes, TX following services.