1963
Paul
2017
Paul Leingang
March 5, 1963 — July 11, 2017
Paul B. Leingang, 54, Mandan, passed away July 11, 2017 after a short and courageous battle with cancer, at CHI St. Alexius Health in Bismarck.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at Christ the King Catholic Church, Mandan, ND with Rev. Nick Schneider as celebrant. Burial will be at Mandan Union Cemetery with the committal service provided by the Law Enforcement Honor Guard.
Visitation will be held Friday, July 14, 2017 from 4:00-9:00 pm at Christ the King Catholic Church, Mandan, ND with a Rosary/Parish Vigil at 7:00 pm. Visitation will continue at the church one hour prior to the service on Saturday.
Paul was born on March 5, 1963 to Richard and Ann (Miller) Leingang of Mandan, ND. He was raised and educated in Mandan and attended Mandan High School. Paul was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Kelly (Anheluk) on September 6, 1985. They were blessed with 2 children, Kyle and Kayla. Paul was a dedicated member of his community, and spent 30 years volunteering as a basketball coach, and still counts all of those kids and their families as his friends. Paul spent many hours with his children watching his favorite teams the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Lakers.
Paul was a kind and humble person, and his caring nature embodied the definition of the perfect Police Officer. Paul began his law enforcement career on June 30, 1980; and he completed his 37th year June 30, 2017, at the Mandan Police Department. He started when he was 17 years old working in Support Services by washing cars, doing animal control, etc. At the age of 19, Paul became a police officer and worked in the Patrol Division. In 1986 he became a Detective, and after a few years he became the first full time drug investigator for the City of Mandan. Paul then became an original member of the first drug task force ever formed in the State of North Dakota. In 2005 Paul graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia; a prestigious executive level training program in which less than 2% of police officers across the country ever get a chance to attend. In 1997 he became the supervisor for the Metro Area Narcotics Task Force. In 1999 Paul obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Management at the University of Mary. In 2007 Paul was promoted to Deputy Chief for the Department.
Being a deeply religious man, Paul’s faith never waivered as he fought his 6 month battle with cancer.
Paul will be deeply missed by his loving wife of almost 32 years, Kelly; son, Kyle Leingang, Fargo, ND and daughter, Kayla Leingang (special friend, Kevin Kraft), Mandan, ND; mother, Ann Leingang, Mandan, ND; sisters, Mary (Curt) Simons, Baldwin, ND, Alice (Lenus) Berger, Mandan, ND and Arlene (Tim) Oster, Grand Forks, ND; brothers, James R. (Donna) and Gerard (Tammy) all of Mandan, ND along with numerous nieces and nephews, friends and colleagues; sisters-in-law, Kerri Anheluk, Krista Anheluk and father-in-law, Victor Anheluk along with all his brothers and sisters in Blue.
Paul was preceded in death by his father, Richard F. Leingang; mother-in-law, Sharon Anheluk and grandparents, Frank and Mary Leingang.
The Paul Leingang family would like to extend their deepest thanks to Dr. Trina Kaiser, Dr. Gary Johnson, Dr. Gordy Leingang and all the nurses on the 4th floor of St. Alexius Health, the staff at St. Alexius Hospice, the Bismarck/Mandan Community, all of Paul’s Colleagues, and the Mandan Police Department for all their support and caring during this difficult time.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at Christ the King Catholic Church, Mandan, ND with Rev. Nick Schneider as celebrant. Burial will be at Mandan Union Cemetery with the committal service provided by the Law Enforcement Honor Guard.
Visitation will be held Friday, July 14, 2017 from 4:00-9:00 pm at Christ the King Catholic Church, Mandan, ND with a Rosary/Parish Vigil at 7:00 pm. Visitation will continue at the church one hour prior to the service on Saturday.
Paul was born on March 5, 1963 to Richard and Ann (Miller) Leingang of Mandan, ND. He was raised and educated in Mandan and attended Mandan High School. Paul was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Kelly (Anheluk) on September 6, 1985. They were blessed with 2 children, Kyle and Kayla. Paul was a dedicated member of his community, and spent 30 years volunteering as a basketball coach, and still counts all of those kids and their families as his friends. Paul spent many hours with his children watching his favorite teams the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Lakers.
Paul was a kind and humble person, and his caring nature embodied the definition of the perfect Police Officer. Paul began his law enforcement career on June 30, 1980; and he completed his 37th year June 30, 2017, at the Mandan Police Department. He started when he was 17 years old working in Support Services by washing cars, doing animal control, etc. At the age of 19, Paul became a police officer and worked in the Patrol Division. In 1986 he became a Detective, and after a few years he became the first full time drug investigator for the City of Mandan. Paul then became an original member of the first drug task force ever formed in the State of North Dakota. In 2005 Paul graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia; a prestigious executive level training program in which less than 2% of police officers across the country ever get a chance to attend. In 1997 he became the supervisor for the Metro Area Narcotics Task Force. In 1999 Paul obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Management at the University of Mary. In 2007 Paul was promoted to Deputy Chief for the Department.
Being a deeply religious man, Paul’s faith never waivered as he fought his 6 month battle with cancer.
Paul will be deeply missed by his loving wife of almost 32 years, Kelly; son, Kyle Leingang, Fargo, ND and daughter, Kayla Leingang (special friend, Kevin Kraft), Mandan, ND; mother, Ann Leingang, Mandan, ND; sisters, Mary (Curt) Simons, Baldwin, ND, Alice (Lenus) Berger, Mandan, ND and Arlene (Tim) Oster, Grand Forks, ND; brothers, James R. (Donna) and Gerard (Tammy) all of Mandan, ND along with numerous nieces and nephews, friends and colleagues; sisters-in-law, Kerri Anheluk, Krista Anheluk and father-in-law, Victor Anheluk along with all his brothers and sisters in Blue.
Paul was preceded in death by his father, Richard F. Leingang; mother-in-law, Sharon Anheluk and grandparents, Frank and Mary Leingang.
The Paul Leingang family would like to extend their deepest thanks to Dr. Trina Kaiser, Dr. Gary Johnson, Dr. Gordy Leingang and all the nurses on the 4th floor of St. Alexius Health, the staff at St. Alexius Hospice, the Bismarck/Mandan Community, all of Paul’s Colleagues, and the Mandan Police Department for all their support and caring during this difficult time.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials.
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