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Published January 23, 2013, 12:00 AM

Leslie 'Les' Steckler

MSGT Leslie “Les” Steckler, 57, Colorado Springs, Colo., died Sunday, Jan. 13, at home after a short battle with cancer.

MSGT Leslie “Les” Steckler, 57, Colorado Springs, Colo., died Sunday, Jan. 13, at home after a short battle with cancer.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon; four daughters, Nikki Steckler, Dickinson, Billi (Jamie) Bennett and Jayme Simmons of Colorado Springs, Colo. and Amber Steckler of Salem, Ore.; two sons, Shane of Fargo and Ken (Lisa) Byers of Billings, Mont.; three brothers, Dave (EDee), Jim (Kerry), and Jeffrey (Mary Ann) of Dickinson; two sisters, Gail (Bruce) Ochs of Billings, and Cindy (Don) Collins of Yermo, Calif.; seven grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mike and Eva (Marx) Steckler and a grandson, Edward “Ray-Ray” Lugo III.

Les was born Jan. 26, 1955, in Dickinson. He joined the Marine Corps in 1971 and dedicated his life to the service of his country.

After a distinguished 22-year career, he worked for a number of firms where he ensured that any given task was handled with the kind of enthusiasm, commitment and determination that only a seasoned Marine can display.

A celebration of his life will be held at Claire’s Pub and Grill, 3840 N. Nevada Avenue, Colorado Springs on Saturday, Jan. 26, at 4 p.m.

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Charles B.
Fort Myers, FL     01/23/2013 12:03 PM

Hey Buddy,Dam got in a mess even You couldn't win, Sure You tried You're hardest. Thought sure outlast me.Dam,we had some great times.always competeing who going to get the girl.Dam Man this is Harsh even by our standards.Drive cars like fly airplanes to low.Party Hardy.I'll always remember when I scared chit outta You when we slid down the icy hill in my 68.Dammit Les, I gunna miss You. My sincerest Condolencences to the Loved Ones left behind to deal with Your Passing.Lot to Lose,Hopefully see You on the otherside when it my time.Dam Kid,Thought taught You better then die on me. I see You on the otherside.I Sorry never got to meet the woman who wn Les's Heart.Done good Girl,He was a Keeper.

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