Curtis E. Leetch, 45, of Hastings, Nebraska, passed away Friday, December 20, 2024 at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings, Nebraska.

Livingston-Sondermann Funeral Home in Grand Island is entrusted with the arrangements.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 6, 2024 at All Faiths Funeral Home in Grand Island. The service will be led by Dan Naranjo.

Memorials are kindly suggested to the family to be designated at a later date.

Curtis was born September 3, 1979 at Grand Island, Nebraska to Curt & Janice (Schleichardt) Leetch. He grew up in Grand Island and attended Northwest High School.

For most of his life he worked for his family in the tree service business.

Curtis enjoyed fishing and stock car racing. He was a huge Bronco's football fan and collecting memorabilia, and loved his dogs. He also enjoyed listening to country music and drinking beer. Together, Curtis and his nephew, Timmy, enjoyed listening to their favorite song, "Killin' Time" by Clint Black.

He is survived by his mother, Janice Leetch and step father, Gary Smith of Hastings; three sisters & brothers-in-law, Tanya & Wayne Nichols, Lori & Andrew Saatmann and Misty Spilinek & Rick Waldron of Kearney; one brother, Mark Leetch; many nieces and nephews; one aunt, Judy Meston; uncle, Joe Leetch; cousins and many friends.

Curtis is preceded in death by his father, Curt Leetch; a brother, Chris Leetch; grandparents, Bill & Dolores Schleichardt and Charles & Myrtle Leetch; aunt, Sherry Leetch; two cousins, Bobby Leetch and Terry Meston; and a brother-in-law, Luis Cruz.

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