Helen Leich

Published 2:03 pm Monday, January 13, 2025

October 20, 1929 – January 9, 2025

Helen L. Leich, 95, of Dowagiac, passed away late Thursday evening, January 9, 2025, at Woodland Terrace of Paw Paw Lake, Coloma, Ml.

She was born on October 20, 1929, in Dowagiac, the daughter of the late Earl and Odessa Keyser. On May 15, 1948, Helen was united in marriage to Dean G. Leich. She was employed by the Dowagiac Schools in the administration office for 34 years until her retirement in 1985.

Surviving are two children – John Leich and Mary (Dale) First; two grandchildren – Chris (Jenny) Leich and Tim (Angie) First; and three great-grandchildren – Henry, Charlotte and Claire First.

Preceding her in death were her husband of 59 years, Dean Leich; and three sisters, Vesta Langley, Dorothy Mullen and Margie Enos.

A service to celebrate Helen’s life will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, January 14, at Clark Chapel and Cremation Services – Starks Family Funeral Homes, 405 Center St, Dowagiac, where friends may visit with the family from 10:00 am until the time of service. Chaplain Ellen Laan will officiate. Donations may be made to the Dowagiac Public Library. Please visit Helen’s personalized webpage to share a memory or leave condolences to her family at www.clarkch.com.