John P. Leiterman

John P. Leiterman, age 49, of De Pere, passed away unexpectedly November 6, 2013 from heart complications. He was born August 8, 1964 to Leonard and Joanne (Cisler) Leiterman in Denmark. He graduated from Denmark High School in 1983, and worked for Main Street Market in Denmark. He married Lisa R. Ward on September 8, 2000 at St. James Catholic Church in Cooperstown, and together they had one son, Jay. He was an avid Badger fan, enjoyed sports, especially golf and watching his son play hockey. He also enjoyed spending time with family and friends and planning family vacations. John’s faith was important to him, and he was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Ledgeview. John is survived by his wife, Lisa, son, Jay, his mother, Joanne, siblings: Doug (Sandy), Dennis, Sue (Mike) Bielinski, and Kay (Curt) Nelson; mother-in-law, Peggy Ward, brothers-in-law: Tom Ward, Alan Ward, Chuck (Kristin) Ward, Carrie (Brian Roddy) Ward, and Adam Ward, as well as nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Leonard Leiterman, Jr. and father-in-law, Ron Ward. Family and friends may visit at Cotter Funeral Home, 860 N. Webster Ave, De Pere, from 4-8pm on Sunday, November 10, with a Parish Prayer service at 7:30pm. Visitation will continue on Monday, from 8:30-10:15am at All Saints Catholic Church, Denmark. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30am on Monday, with the Rev. Ron Colombo officiating. Burial in All Saints Cemetery. Online condolences at www.cotterfuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established in John’s name. Contributions may be sent in care of Cotter Funeral Home, 860 N Webster Ave, De Pere, WI 54115 (Please make all checks payable to Lisa Leiterman) or online at http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/johnleiterman. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Bellin Cardiac staff and Froedtert CVICU staff for the care and concern shown to John and his family.