Robert Leach

Robert H. "Rob" Leach, age 56 of Melrose, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at the St. Cloud Hospital, St. Cloud, Minnesota.

A celebration of life will be held from 12 to 4 p.m., Saturday, November 18 at the American Legion in Melrose.

Robert Henry Leach was born January 10, 1961 in Melrose, Minnesota. He is the third son born to Joseph W. and Alverna (Bruns) Leach. Following his graduation from Melrose High School, Rob attended college for a time. He landed a job that he truly loved - being a forklift operator. He enjoyed working at Frigidaire and Mulifoods as a forklift operator. Rob had a true passion for his Harley Davidson whether he was riding on his bike or tinkering in the garage to make it run better. In June 2002, Rob married the love of his life, Mindy Arndt. He was proud to be dad to Cody and Danelle.

Rob will be deeply missed by his wife, Mindy; son, Cody and his girlfriend, Melissa who are expecting their son, Jaxon to be born in February 2018; daughter, Danelle; brothers and sister, Ron (Lori) Leach of Sauk Centre, Suki (Mike) Mills of Freeport, and Joe (Barb) Leach of Avon; sisters-in-law, Terri Leach of St. Cloud and Melany (Dan) Pike of Rice; father and mother-in-law, Jim and Judy Arndt of Monticello; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Rob was preceded in death by his parents, Alverna Leach in March 2006 and Joseph Leach in March 2012; and his older brother, Rick Leach.