LeGrand A. "Lee" Licht, Jr.

Of Wheatfield, passed away on  Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in Elderwood at Grand Island. He was born in Niagara Falls, NY on February 25, 1941, a son of the late LeGrand A. and Margaret [Western] Licht, Sr.

Mr. Licht was a machine repairman with Columbus McKinnon and later with the General Motors Tonawanda Powertrain, for over 25 years before retiring in 2006.

He was a race car enthusiast, racing cars at Ransomville and later becoming a member of a pit crew.

Mr. Licht enjoyed the outdoors, cooking, and his cabin and was an avid Bills and Sabres fan.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years Donna  [Rankin] Licht, his children Melanie Ziemendorf, James, Raymond, Judith Lafler, Lee (Susan) and David, four grandchildren Lindsay, Austin, Tayla and Terrance, two great grandchildren Hollis and Hayden, his siblings Douglas (Peggy), Keith (Terri) and Timothy Licht, Jacalyn (Chuck) Staub,  Randy (Janice), Jamie ( late Maddy) and Darcy Licht.

Mr. Licht was the grandfather of the late Bryn and Nicholas Ziemendorf and brother of the late James Licht.

His family will be present on Friday from 4-7 PM at RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 5893 Hoover Road SANBORN, NY, where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11:00 AM with the Rev. Meghan James officiating.

Interment at Wheatfield Cemetery, Town of Wheatfield, NY

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