Danial Leach
Danial “Danny” Charles Leach passed away Jan. 27, 2022, at the age of 65.
Danial Charles Leach was born in Scottsbluff, Neb., on Aug. 21, 1956, to Vernita and Jerry Leach. Danny grew up in the Gering-Scottsbluff area where he was often found running amuck around town with his brother Rick. He attended school there, but school wasn’t his favorite activity to attend. At a young age, Danny started a career with the BNSF Railroad. Although he dropped out of high school, he later returned to get his GED to further his career with the railroad.
Danny spent nearly 40 working years dedicated to the BNSF Railroad. He developed many skills, held many positions, and acquired many other accomplishments during this time. Some of the positions he held in his career included track inspector, engineer, and operator of the largest BNSF crane. He spent a lot of his time working and enjoyed his coworkers so much that he considered many of them family.
Outside of work Danny enjoyed spending his free time fishing, riding motorcycles, taking his grandkids out for ice cream, home renovations and always enjoyed a berry sangria at Red Lobster. He dedicated a lot of his free time over the past couple decades to fully restoring his 1964 Chevy Impala. He was often seen wearing his many hats and gear to show support of his son’s business, AWOL Well Service.
Danny will be remembered for his frequent stubbornness, always sticking to his guns, his fierce independence, his playful teasing toward the girls in the family, and for the love of his family, friends and Miller High Life.
Danny is survived by his brother, Ricky (Jeri) Leach; son, Charles (Victoria) Leach; son, Andy (TJ) Leach; daughter, Danyelle (Cory) MacCallum and many grandchildren.
Danny is preceeded in death by his mother, Vernita Leach; father, Jerry Leach; and niece, Jaime Miller, who always held a special place in Danny’s heart.
The Funeral Service will be held Saturday Feb. 26, 2022, at 10 a.m. at Bustard & Jacoby Funeral Home in Casper, Wyo. A reception will follow the funeral services at The Shoreliner in Glenrock, Wyo.