Hugh Lekin
August 18, 1951 ~ June 17, 2021
Hugh Lekin Jr., 69, of Cedar Rapids, passed away June 17, 2021, following a short illness. Memorial Service: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 10, 2021, at the Springville American Legion. Friends & family may call at 11. There will be a celebration of life at Sally's on Broadway in Springville, immediately following the service.
Hugh is survived by his daughter, Samantha Lekin, of Cedar Rapids; brother, Bruce Lekin (Deb) of Cedar Rapids; sisters, Joyce and Brenda; and stepfather Manny Moon, all of California.
He is being met in Heaven by his wife, Linda Lekin; parents, Rose Moon and Hughie Lekin Sr.
Hugh was a proud veteran, having served with the Navy as a corpsman and surgical technician for 6 years. He loved life, family, and friends, rock and roll, playing the spoons, fishing, the spiciest foods, and traveling to Branson.
Hugh spent many years as Springville's pizza man, owning and running Paul Revere's Pizza. He later retired from Advance Auto Parts in Marion.
Hugh was a happy & kind man full of quick-witted jokes & he will be missed by many.
Memorials may be made to Hugh's daughter, Samantha, to help with his final expenses.
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My dad was my best friend. We did everything together. We always had fun whether we were watching a movie, classic wrestling, ordering Chinese, taking road trips….as long as we were together we were happy. I feel like 2/3 my heart is gone now that both my parents are gone but at least they are together now and I have a heck of a team of angels watching over me.
When Hugh ran Paul Revere’s in Springville he gave me my first job when I was 16. He made it incredibly fun. Letting me make and create my own pizzas. Still to this day when I go to Paul Revere’s here in CR I order taco meat, sausage, chicken, mushrooms. Do not knock it until you try it. It’s still my favorite pizza of all time. He made me laugh every single day at work. He’s one of the good ones and I’m so sorry Samantha.
I remember him talking about creations you came up with!! I will try that sometime. Thank you.
Prayers of comfort and encouragement from all of your Grand Country friends.
Hugh was such a nice and wonderful man. He always had a smile on his face and you could tell he was such a great husband and father. RIP my friend.
Thank you for those kind words. He really loved you and your family. Thank you for always showing him such kindness & respect. I am so glad he got to be at your show on his last Branson trip!!
Wow soo many memories- the Christmas’s your guys tree is always so beautiful,the Halloween’s with you guys dressed up out front with the spooky music and passing out candy the amazing food your dad and you always made,the way you guys always looked out for Alex and I. The list could go on forever- he will missed!!!
I really miss those days. And I miss you guys so much. Thank you for commenting and sharing those memories.
Hugh and Samantha was just at my show in Branson couple weeks ago. He was so full of life! I always loved looking in the crowd and seeing him smile and clap! He will be missed so much. Rest In Peace my friend!
Thank you Clay. You were definitely one of dad’s favorites!! He loved joking with you after a show. I will never forget how happy you made him.