Obituaries

Daniel “Danny” Lee Leek, age 61, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, passed away on May 19, 2025. He was born on January 17, 1964, in Amarillo, Texas, to Tommy Lee and Doris Lorene (Foster) Leek.

Danny lived a life defined by hard work, love for family, and a free spirit. He grew up on the road but spent most of his youth in Amarillo, Texas where he graduated from Ulysses High School. He worked in construction, concrete, and drywall for 18 years before moving to Sault Ste. Marie where he began a new chapter as a machinist at Precision Edge.

A true hippie at heart, Danny had a deep love for live rock concerts and the open road. He was a passionate NASCAR fan, especially of Jeff Gordon, and a dedicated follower of the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Longhorn football. Whether it was a backyard bonfire with his kids and grandkids, refinishing something old and bringing it back to life, or just enjoying the moment, Dan had a carefree and generous spirit that left a mark on everyone he met.

Danny is survived by his sons, Ted (Amy Pulmer) Krogh, Francis (Vickie) Gardner, and George (Amy Plont) Krogh, all of Sault Ste. Marie; sister, Reletta Clemski; nephew, Dallas Leek; niece, Amanda Maravilla; and his many beloved grandchildren; Tyler Krogh, Tedd Krogh, Travis Krogh, Takota Krogh, Thomas Krogh, Jennifer Goetz, Trenton Goetz, Siera Krogh, Owen Kravis, Travis Kravis, Able Kravis, Tyler (Sheila) Robinson, Nicole Kravis, Ronnie Krogh, Brendon Krogh, Jenn Gardner, Jonathon Gardner, Delynn Avery, Jessica Gardner, Brian McLeod, Gary Kravis; great-grandchildren Arora Kraus, Zander Kravis, Israel Kravis, Judah Kravis, Haylie Robinson, Landon Robinson, Carter Robinson, and Leland Robinson; nieces and nephews, Dallas Leek, Amanda Marvavilla, Maliah, Analiah, and Rayliah; and close friends from the Dondee crew, Reesa Thompson and Roy Suggitt.

Danny was preceded in death by his parents, Tommy and Doris; significant other, Sandra Gardner; brother, Stanley Leek; and sister, Cindy Hill.

A Visitation will be held on Friday, May 23, 2025, at the Niigaanagiizhik Ceremonial Building, 11 Ice Circle Chi Mukwa, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783, at 9:30 AM with the Traditional Ceremony to follow at 4:00 PM.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Ball Hospice House for all of their hard work and care while helping Danny.