Cheri Leeman Obituary (1943 - 2023)

Cheri Leeman, 79, passed away April 8, 2023. Cheri graduated from Bexley High School and Kent State University. She taught English and owned a used-book store in Kona, Hawaii. She loved to travel, read books and write poetry. She bred and showed cats, especially her favorite breed, Somalis. She returned to Columbus after retirement and enjoy her Ravines book club, Melton Adult School of Jewish Learning, and spending time with her family. Preceded in death by her parents, Milton and Janet Leeman; sister, Beverly Johnson; and brother, Donald Leeman. She is survived by her brother, Bary (Roni) Leeman; niece, Stacy (Gary Liebesman) Leeman; great nephews, Yaki and Yonah; niece, Lori (Dave) Iaconis; nephew, Milton (Marcy) Leeman; great nieces Shelley (Larry) Ansel and Hannah (Zack) Schulman; niece, Alyson Leeman, great nephew, Mitchell McGuire, and great niece, Caroline McGuire; niece, Carrie (Barry) Rosen; great niece, Amy (Raven) McQueen; great nephew, Brent Rosen; and many cousins and friends. Her family especially thanks her caregivers, Weyah, Dabah, Miyatta, Annie and her nurse, Michelle. Graveside service will be 10:15am, Tuesday, April 11 at New Beth Jacob Cemetery, 2565 Performance Way, Columbus. Shiva will be at the home of Roni and Bary Leeman Friday, April 14 from 11-3 and Sunday, April 16 from 7-9. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Zusman hospice (www.whv.org) or Leeman family fund at Jewish Columbus (www.jewishcolumbus.org)