William "Bill" David Leedy, 82, formerly of Coloma, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022 in Eastvale, Calif., with his son Brian by his side.

Bill was born March 10, 1939 in Coloma to Walter and Marion (Jensen) Leedy.

After graduating from Coloma High School in 1957, Bill attended Western Michigan University and pursued a degree in education. That degree led him back to Coloma Community Schools where he had a teaching career that spanned 36 years, teaching junior high school students math. He also dedicated many years coaching football, basketball and baseball to many Coloma athletes.

Early in his life, Bill trained under the guidance of Elwood Geisler as an auto-mechanic for Geisler Motors in Coloma. The skills he learned provided him a second career as a part-time mechanic for Sears for 30 years.

Bill spent many years as a volunteer fireman and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) for the former Hagar Township Fire Department and Ambulance. Eventually he became Fire Chief and he served in this role for many years.

Upon retirement, Bill moved to the Upper Peninsula and spent his free time gardening, fishing and hunting. He was proud of his hunting cabin nestled in the woods of the UP. Unable to keep volunteering out of his system, he joined the Wells Township Fire Department for a short period of time.

Bill is survived by his children, Tracy (Jason) Spaulding, Brian (Anita) Leedy, Rob (Allison) Harper, Mike Harper and Lana Enos; his brothers, Robert (Regina) Leedy Bennet Leedy and his sister, Brenda (Kevin) Kniebes; his grandchildren, Harrison, Mallory and Kimberly Spaulding; Jamie, Kaitlyn and Alyssa Leedy; Melanie Harper; Krystal Serratos, David Ritlaw, Brittany Ritlaw and Brandon Leedy; many nieces, nephews and great grandchildren

Bill is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Leedy; his parents, Walter and Marion (Jensen) Leedy; and brother, Barry Leedy.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 182 S. Church Street, Coloma. The family will greet friends from 11:00 AM until the start of the services at 12:00. A luncheon will be held at the conclusion of the service. Online guestbook available on this page.