Robert "Bob" R. Leese, of Manheim, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at Pleasant View Retirement Community. Bob was married to the late Mary Helen (Lutz) Leese to whom he was married to for 59 years. Born in Manheim, PA, he was the son of the late Elmer M. and Laura (Fink) Leese. Bob proudly served our country when he enlisted in 1941 in the United States Army Air Corps. Bob was of the greatest generation, serving as a Turret gunner in the South Pacific serving on a B24 crew. He flew a total of 53 missions in the south Pacific Theatre and was discharged in 1945. Bob retired from Raymark in 1981. In addition to Bob's service and career, he was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to fish, hunt, and especially enjoyed going to the Potter County, PA hunting camp for over 50 years. Bob is survived by two brothers, Claude Leese, and Elmer Leese, Jr. Two nieces and a nephew were Bob's main caregivers, Judy Hackman wife of Tim, Jean Warner wife of Frank, and Robert Landis, Jr., husband of Joyce and, also, his longtime neighbors, Marie and Jeff Barto. Seven additional loving nieces and nephews are Bruce, Roger, Kevin, Brian, Daniel, Dennis, and Denise. In addition to his loving wife, Helen, Bob was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul Leese, and Jack Leese and a sister, Dorothy Ann (Leese) Landis. Services will be held privately and at the convenience of the family. In Lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Bob may be made to the Pleasant View Retirement Community Benevolent Care Fund, by visiting https://www.pleasantviewrc.org/contribute-now/ or at 544 North Penryn Road, Manheim, PA 17545.