5/31/13 - A longtime community businessman and educator has passed away. Frank Leppek, founder of Leppek Nursery and Landscapes, died Wednesday. He was 65. Leppek was also a former basketball coach and teacher at Hartland High School for over 19 years. Friends and family recall Leppek as a man who had a way of relating to people that made them feel comfortable. He was also described as a man of character and integrity, who was a true inspiration for the young athletes he coached over the years. Leppek is survived by his wife Wendy, three children and four grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Saturday at the Keehn Funeral Home in Brighton. A Mass will follow on Monday at 11am at St. John Catholic Church in Howell. Memorial contributions are suggested to Arbor Hospice or to the family for a future scholarship. (JK)
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