Doug Obituary (1949

Douglas Richard Leesman, 74, of Lincoln, IL (formerly of Emden, IL.), passed away on Tuesday, August 22nd, in the comfort of his own home. Doug was born on August 19, 1949, in Lincoln, IL. The son of Richard A. Leesman and Carolyn Rebecca (Nolling) Sams. He married Melody Naylor in 1978. They later divorced. Doug is survived by his mother: Carolyn Rebecca Sams, daughter: Stephanie Ann Leesman, and sister: Kathryn Rebecca Webb all of Mt. Pulaski, IL. He is also survived by his grandchildren: William Austin Troxell, and Allison Rebecca Delatorre. He is preceded in death by his father: Richard A. Leesman, and step-father: Julian "J.T." Sams. Doug served his country for 2 years in the United States Army during the Vietnam War era. He went on to work at Caterpillar for many years before he retired. In his spare time, he enjoyed both Drag Car and NASCAR racing. Most of all, Doug enjoyed being outdoors and living in his country home in rural Emden. It was there you could find him working in the yard, enjoying the farm life, and being an avid collector of John Deer tractors. Services for Doug will be at 11:00 am on Tuesday, August 29th at Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Mt. Pulaski with Casey McCormick officiating. Visitation will take place 2 hours prior to the service on Tuesday from 9:00AM to 11:00 AM. Burial will follow the service at Mt. Pulaski Cemetery with full military honors. Memorials may be made in Doug's name to Gentiva Hospice.