Kim Arthur Leach

Kim Arthur Leach, 61, retired nomad, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2017 in Tallahassee, Florida. Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at Silha Funeral Home in Wibaux, Montana. A Memorial Service with Military Honors will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, March 31, 2017 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wibaux with Reverend Dana Holter officiating. Kim will be laid to rest next to his beloved grandparents, father and brother, near the family farm that he loved as a child, located at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Tioga, North Dakota at a later date. Silha Funeral Home of Wibaux has been entrusted with the arrangements. Kim was born August 24, 1955 in Williston, North Dakota to Arthur and Muriel (Heen) Leach. Kim grew up in Ray, North Dakota until his junior year of high school. During his life growing up, he spent many summers on the Tioga farm working under his grandparents. Kim gained unforgettable memories and learned many skills while working on the farm. The family moved to Wibaux in 1971, where he enjoyed playing basketball, football and track. Kim graduated from Wibaux County High school with the class of 1973. During his early years with the Air Force, Kim met Sergeant Kathy Herring and they later married on August 26, 1980. Kim and Kathy welcomed their first daughter, Karen, in 1981. They later welcomed twin girls, Jessie and Casey, in 1989. Kim was an incredible father and loved his girls immensely. Kim enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1974 to serve his country and retiried as a Chief Master Sergeant E-9 on June 30, 2005. His duty assignments included: Lackland AFB, TX (Basic Training), Keesler AFB, MS (Technical School), U-Tapao AFB, Thailand, Clark AFB, Philippines, Hill AFB, Utah, Kapaun AS, Germany, Lajes AFB, Azores, Shaw AFB, South Carolina, Hickam AFB, Hawaii, Langley AFB, Virginia and MacDill AFB, Florida. He also traveled extensively on temporary duty assignments supporting military and humanitarian operations globally. He was awarded numerous medals and service ribbons in his 32 years of military service to include: Joint Service Commendation, Air Force Commendations, Armed Forces Expeditionary, Southwest Asia Service Medal and several training and personal excellence awards. Kim continued to serve the United States Air Force and Department of Defense as Military Postal and Official Mail Manager, US Central Command in a Civil Service capacity from July 2005 until July 1, 2015. His responsibilities included all mail operations and logistics to/from/between some of the most austere locations in Southwest Asia, Africa, and Middle East. He was responsible in large part for the deployment planning and execution of operations in Iraq, Afghanistan and Kuwait. Kim thoroughly enjoyed many activities such as playing basketball, cornhole, shooting, naps, following his brother around Wibaux, riding his motorcycle, watching classic movies, teasing his children and grandchildren, hiking and daily walks with any dog that was willing and able. Kim loved the outdoors, especially camping, and pursued a life “off the grid”. Kim was also an avid grandfather and loved spending time with his family. Kim’s retirement adventures included traveling the country in his custom camper with motorcycle in tow, along with his canine companion Sadie Bean. Kim is preceded in death by his brother, Kevin Leach and his father, Arthur Fulton Leach. Kim is survived by his mother, Muriel Gertrude Livern Leach; his brother, Todd Leach; his sister, Tracey Sunwall; his adult daughters, Karen (Shawn) Inglett, Jessie (Jacob) Reed and Casey (Richard) Padon; his ex-wife, Kathy Marie Herring; his grandchildren, Wren Theoline Inglett and Rigel Lars Inglett; several nieces, nephews and cousins; his great aunt, Minnie Simard; his uncles, Kermit (Nina) Heen and Willie Panasuk along with his dear friends, Nona Garrett, Dan Bernaiche, Premjit Szelzig and Bob and Pam Eichholz. He is remembered for his crazy and fun humor, contagious laugh, firm shoulder pats and graciousness. With a smile and cheers, we will fondly remember Kim. Flights may be made to arrive in Bismarck, North Dakota or Billings, Montana. Accommodations can be found at Beaver Creek Inn and Suites in Wibaux at (406) 796-2666 or Buckboard Inn in Beach, North Dakota at (701) 872-4794. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at: www.silhafuneralhomes.com.

Kim Arthur Leach

August 24, 1955 - March 24, 2017

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August 24, 1955 - March 24, 2017

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