Unfathomably to those who knew and loved him, Robert (Bob) John Leinenweber passed away on February 18, 2026.  Bob is survived by his wife of more than 50 years, Debora (Griffith) Leinenweber, his daughter Nicole Leinenweber (Lynn Brightwell), his son Trenton (Janine) Leinenweber, his grandchildren Austin (Brittany) Pidmen, Nora Leinenweber, Easton, Alivia and Davin Carriere and extended family and friends.

Bob was born on September 30, 1955, the fifth of ten children of Martin (Bud) and Lucille Leinenweber. Raised on a farm near Landis, Saskatchewan, he adopted virtues of humility, hard work, self‑reliance, and honesty.  He also inherited, through no fault of his own;) traits of decisiveness, stubbornness, and blunt candour. Leaving home at 15 with a grade nine education, Bob resiliently forged his own path. He worked as a heavy‑equipment operator before he was 16, then worked construction in Edmonton, moving to Battleford with his job.

In early 1974, Bob met Deby in North Battleford and was smitten.  Their ensuing marriage was marked by deep affection and steadfast devotion. Their daughter, Nicole, was born in 1975, followed by their son, Trenton, in 1976. Before Trent’s birth, Bob and Deby moved a new mobile home—green shag carpet and all—from Battleford to the family farm near Landis, where they farmed grain, gardened, and raised an assortment of livestock. In 1983, they moved into town, purchasing and renovating a character home, Bob moving the garage in with just a front-end loader.

Bob worked many jobs over the years, often simultaneously including farming, serving with Deby as approved home operators and as the school janitors—where generations of students affectionately called him “Uncle Bob”—and later attending school in Saskatoon while still farming and working, so he could establish one of the area’s first computer businesses. He was a volunteer firefighter, taught woodworking to high‑school students, and instructed community‑college computing courses. Bob was also a person many turned to for guidance—whether they needed help troubleshooting a computer, building a deck or addition, solving a practical problem, or navigating a difficult moment in life. He offered wise advice and invaluable assistance without fuss. Bob was proud of his conservative values—personal responsibility, fiscal restraint, entrepreneurial spirit, and support for natural‑resource industries.

His curiosity about people, places, and how things worked shaped his life and his travels. With Deby, he explored Canada and the United States, wintered in Arizona, and completed a loop of both countries in their motorhome. Many of his family and friends were able to travel with Bob – which was never conventional; it meant examining alligators up close in Florida, quizzing a body‑surfer on Hawaiian public transport, wandering dairy farms in Pinal County, seeking out rattlesnakes in the Sonoran Desert and marmots on the Jasper Skyline Trail, motorbiking Route 66, and navigating Mexican border towns.  His curiosity was boundless, and he followed it wherever it led. Bob was a rec pilot who loved to fly. Bob and Deby built a home at Turtle Lake, SK, and bought a home in Florence, AZ, both precious to them.  Retiring at 55, Bob loved to spend countless hours hosting, fishing, boating, golfing, hiking, motorbiking and playing cards, games and pickleball with friends and family.

Bob was a devoted and cherished husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, and was excited to become a great‑grandfather.  He was also a beloved brother, uncle, cousin and friend.  His friendships and relationships endured and were strengthened by his loyalty, generosity, and the ease with which he made others feel valued. Diagnosed with cancer in early 2022, his first words were apologies. He endured years of difficult treatment, determined to continue offering strength, knowledge, and love to his family. Supported by family, friends, and healthcare providers in both Canada and the United States, he faced his illness with resilience, grace and courage.  Bob leaves us heartbroken but profoundly grateful for an inspirational life, well and purposefully lived. He loved deeply and was deeply loved.  A celebration of Bob’s life will be held at Turtle Lake in warmer weather.

• Date : 2026-02-19
• Location : Livelong, Sk