Leon Gottfried

October 7, 1939 – November 6, 2024

Leon Gottfried, 85, a longtime resident of Perry, OK, passed away at OU Medical Center on November 6, 2024.

Born Oct 7, 1939, he was the son of Mitas and Elsie Gottfried. Leon served his country before returning to Perry where he retired after a long career at Ditch Witch, then buying a small ranch east of Perry.

He is survived by his son, Nathan and Mei Gottfried and their children Kian and Liam; daughter, Kimberly and Jeffrey Cleland and their children Kelsey and Tristan; sister, Ginger Garringer and her daughter Launa Miller; and many other family members.

Leon was preceded in death by his parents, Mitas and Elsie Gottfried, and siblings, Freda Terrell, Walter Gottfried, Gertie Warden, Charlie Gottfried, Ruby Slavens, Rose Bays, Edna Slavens, Orvel Gottfried, Gene Gottfried, and Cecil Gottfried.

A celebration of his life will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Trout Funeral Home of Perry with Pastor Terry Douglass officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma as this is one of Leon’s favorite charities.