- Date Of Birth: September 16, 1953
- Date Of Death: November 20, 2016
- State: Iowa
Niel Leek, 63, of Edgewater, Florida and formerly of Algona, passed away on November 20, 2016 at the Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center in Daytona Beach, Florida. Niel Dean Leek, the son of Ranney and Verdell (Riedel) Leek, was born on September 16, 1953 at St. Ann’s Hospital in Algona. Niel attended school in the Algona Public School system and graduated from Algona High School in 1971. He then enrolled at Iowa Central Community College, where he studied electronics. Niel enlisted in the United States Navy on Dec. 29, 1972 and was released from active duty on Dec. 1, 1976. He then entered the Naval Reserves and was honorably discharged on Dec. 5, 1978. Niel lived in Florida for many years. He worked in an auto repair shop and then learned the art of setting ceramic tile. He was self employed for many years. Most recently he worked for a company who contracted to install displays in stores and malls. Niel had an outgoing personality and had many friends. He was an avid fisherman. He loved working with computers and other electronics. He will be missed by his parents; a brother, Ward (Vickie) Leek of Ames; two nieces, Jennifer (Marc) Peterson and their sons, Carter and Dawson and Melissa (Ron) Serio; several cousins; and many loyal friends.
