David E. Leonard Jr

David E. Leonard Jr., 29 years old of Rochester, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born Wednesday, June 19, 1996 in Laporte, Indiana, Son of  David Leonard Sr and  Julie(Freet) Hoff.

February 26, 2018, David married Victoria Hitchens, she survives him.

David enjoyed gaming, skateboarding, fishing and putting together model airplanes.  His greatest passion was spending time with his family and friends.

David had a kind and generous spirit, a sharp sense of humor, and an unwavering loyalty to those he loved.  He had a way of making people feel truly seen and valued, and his memory will live on in the countless lives he touched.  He will be forever missed and never forgotten.

Surviving are Wife, Victoria Leonard of Rochester, Indiana, Father, David(Marsha) Leonard of Wanatah, Indiana, Mother, Julie(Tim) Hoff of Rochester, Indiana, Grandmother, Linda Leonard of North Judson, Indiana, Daughter, Ava Leonard of Rochester, Indiana, Brother, Zachary Leonard of South Bend, Indiana, Sister, Alecia(Seth) Templeton of Rochester, Indiana, Uncle, Tony(Candy) Leonard of San Pierre, Indiana, Uncle, Thomas Leonard of North Judson, Indiana, Uncle, Phillip Freet of Knox, Indiana, Uncle, Jason Shepherd of Knox, Indiana and proud uncle to Zeke, Xander and Zane.

He was preceded in death by his brother Nicholas Leonard,  grandparents Ron and Alice Shepherd, grandfather Thomas Leonard, uncle Jerry Freet.

Services to be held at a later date,  Braman and Bailey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be made to the funeral home. 

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