Kelly J. Leingang Obituary (1992 - 2020)

Kelly J. Leingang, 28, Cannon Ball, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020, at New Town. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, June 13, 2020, at the Youth Activity Center, Cannon Ball with Pastor Wayland American Horse officiating. Visitation is one hour prior to the services at the Youth Activity Center. Burial will be in the Yellow Hammer Family Cemetery, Cannon Ball. Kelly was born January 19, 1992, at Bismarck to George and Kimberly (Yellow Hammer) Leingang. He was raised in Cannon Ball and educated at Standing Rock Community School, which he graduated with the class of 2011. Being sports minded the highlight of high school was being part of the 2011 State Class B Boys Basketball tourney team. After Graduation, he helf various jobs, he was employed with PKC, the SRST maintenance, the Head Start Program. He was also employed with Northwest Contracting, Northern Sky Construction and Earnest Trenching. Before his death he had been working at the Solen Public High School. Kelly was a polite and humble gentleman, who had a heart of gold. In his younger years, he was a grass dancer and enjoyed attending powwows. He loved to fish for walleye. He was a big fan of the L.A. Rams football team. He loved playing softball especially in the infield because of his strong arm. He has touched a lot lives with his joking, sense of humor and with his infectious smile. He enjoyed hanging out with his friends. He was very protective of his family and friends. Most important, to him was his children, whom he loved dearly. He is survived by his parents; children Annabella Madison, Kale John, Kalvin Jude and Ares Maddox; Grandparents, Earlwin Sr. \u0026 Georgina Yellow Hammer and Cissy Vivier, Numerous aunts and uncles and his friend Tanya Twiss. Kelly was preceded in death by his grandparents, John \u0026 Alma Lafromboise-Leingang and Grandpa Lyman Vivier Sr.; Aunts Michelle Leingang and Lisa Claymore; Uncle Rodney Leingang; and his two dogs Halfpint and Buttz.