Ricky Wayne Leech, 48, of Kenosha, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2011, at Wheaten Franciscan Healthcare in Racine. Born in Kenosha on May 26, 1962, he was the son of the late James and Gladys (Rye) Leech. He was educated in local schools. On September 13, 2003, he married Shea Roepke in Racine. He had been employed by Towne Ford and Gordie Boucher Ford as a salesman. He loved Corvettes and was a fan of NASCAR, the Kentucky Derby, and the Chicago Bears. He enjoyed going to Las Vegas playing Black Jack. Most of all he loved spending time with his children. Surviving are his wife, Shea of Kenosha; three children, Jordan Leech of Henry, IL, and Haiden Leech and Bennet Leech, both of Kenosha; four step children, Robert, Ashleigh, and Connor Birdsall, all of Racine, and Ryan Birdsall of Kenosha; a brother, Jerry (Diane) Leech of Carmel, IN; three sisters, Sandra (Larry) Bellomy, Phyllis (Larry Weiss) Giombetti and Tina (Bill) Freeman, all of Kenosha; three nieces, Shawnna, Amanda and Audrey; and two nephews, Tim and Rick. He was preceded in death by a brother, Dale Leech, and a sister, Elizabeth Leech. A memorial service will be held on Monday, March 7th, at Proko Funeral Home at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will be held on Monday at the funeral home from 5:00 p.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family to be used towards Ricky’s children's education would be greatly appreciated.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Ricky’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com