PIERRE, SD – Mark David Leichtnam, 67, passed away on Saturday, April 5th, at his home in Presho, SD. A celebration of life will be held this summer in honor of Mark.

Mark was born on September 16, 1957, in Pierre, SD, to Louis and Marjorie (Satree) Leichtnam. He was married in 1980, and to this union, three beautiful daughters were born: Magdalen (Maggie), Madonna, and Afton.

Mark grew up attending country school in Presho, later graduating from Presho High School. He lived in Presho most of his life; however, in 1989, He took a chance and moved to Deadwood, SD. It was there where he learned the art of dealing poker. He made Deadwood his home for 10 years. While in Deadwood, he made many friends, enjoyed golfing, and took random road trips with friends. He had many hobbies in life, including fishing, hunting, playing cards, and cooking.

He had a love for the game of baseball and was an avid Minnesota Twins fan. He attended countless games, watched them on TV, or listened to them on the radio. He was fortunate to experience the excitement of the World Series Games in 1987 and 1991 in person.

He took a cooking class later in life and found enjoyment in cooking. He cherished his kitchen gadgets from his bread machine when they were popular to his kitchen aid mixer. Not to mention a good set of pots and pans. He took pride in having a nice set of kitchen knives.

He is survived by his three daughters: Magdalen (Maggie) and Derrick Dell of Pierre, SD, MaDonna Leichtnam of Papillion, NE, and Afton Leichtnam and Jeffery (Jeff) Skeen of Rapid City, SD; six grandchildren: Mason, Amara, NahRiah, Ryder, Kiyle, Thayne; three sisters: Elaine, Phyllis, and Teresa and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Marjorie, and two sisters: Delores Snyder and Louise Tracy, and one brother, Leo Leichtnam.

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