Earl Louis Leach was born on October 25, 1935 in St. Louis, MO. He was the son of Harry D. & Grace E. (nee Mitchell) Leach. He died on January 8, 2026 surrounded by his family at his Valles Mines home at the age of 90.
Earl is survived by his loving wife, Ramona (nee Hogan) Leach; children, Earl (Nancy Woods) Leach of Crestwood, MO; Linda (Mark) Eaton of Valles Mines, MO; and Debbie (Sal) Abbate of Arnold, MO; cherished grandchildren, Michelle (Joe) Pulliam, Joshua (Kristen) Schuettenberg, Justin Schuettenberg, Heather Leach, Grace (Cody Warren) Schuettenberg; Noah Eaton, Riley Eaton, Nick (Lizzie) Abbate and Megan (Adam) Thrower; great grandchildren, Dalton, Summer, Liam, Hazel, Maverick, Briannah, Adam, Spencer, Amya, Grayson, Westin, Amelia, and Sophia; and great great grandchildren, Nash, Myles, and Skylah.
He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Pearl Brawley, Wanda Pierson, Walter “Bud” Leach, Donald Leach, Harry Leach, Jr., Irvin Leach, Norman Leach, and Kenny Bauer.
A private family service will be held.