James J. “Pete” Leach
January 18, 1929 – September 06, 2020
Surrounded by his family, Pete Leach of Chesterfield passed away at the age of 91.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife and daughter, Corinne and Laura Curran.
He will be remembered by his loving wife Connie Barrett Leach, his children, Sue Shrum, Jim Leach, Janet O’Hagan, and Mark Leach, as well as his 15 grandchildren, 27 greatgrandchildren, members of Connie’s family, and numerous friends.
Pete had an incredible zest for life, embracing his numerous interests with boundless enthusiasm. He played minor league baseball for the St. Louis Browns, an endeavor he left soon after meeting the woman he would marry, Corinne Caen, “I wasn’t going to let her get away, running around playing ball!” He went on to serve overseas as an Air Force officer at Kimpo Air Base during the Korean War.
Services are limited to immediate family and will be held at Incarnate Word Church and Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Diabetes Association are encouraged.
My Dad loved people. He talked and met everyone and was interest in where they were from and all about their interest and family. He joined his father in law, Mark Caen, as an insurance agent. Work was enjoyable for him, along with playing sports, fast pitch softball, table tennis, fishing, and gardening. After retiring from his insurance agency my Mom and Him traveled and enjoyed life together. I miss him but will always have in in my heart.
Happy Birthday, Dad I miss you.