Brandon Lee Leiker, 32, Hays, died Monday, October 31, 2022, in Rural Rush County.
He was born December 26, 1989, in Hays, the son of Paul and Cheryl (Dinkel) Leiker. He was a 2008 graduate of Hays High School and a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Munjor. Brandon loved being a lifelong farmer, and he farmed south of Munjor. From little on up, every chance he had, he would ride with his grandpa or his dad on the tractor. He especially loved harvest, was so proud when he could finally drive the combine by himself, and looked forward to the delicious food his mom would bring out to the field. Brandon loved playing cards with family and friends, going to auctions with his brothers, and spending time with his little sister Brittnee, whom he was very protective of. Brandon became an uncle in May of 2021 and his little nephew Jayden was his pride and joy. He loved to hang out with him every chance he got and always had the biggest smile when he was with him.
Survivors include his parents: Paul and Cheryl Leiker of Hays, maternal grandparents: Delmar Dinkel of Hays and Arlene Giebler and husband Ivan of Hays, two brothers: Jordan Leiker and wife Jenaya of Hays and Blake Leiker of Munjor, a sister: Brittnee Leiker of Hays, nephew Jayden Leiker, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents: Norbert P. and Betty Leiker.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with Fr. Damian Richards officiating. Burial will follow in St. Francis Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Friday and from 9:00 am until 9:40 on Saturday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. A vigil service and rosary will be at 6:30 pm on Friday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to Brandon’s nephew Jayden for his education and checks can be made payable to: Paul Leiker. Condolences and memories of Brandon may be shared with his family at www.haysmemorial.com