Leslie Nunez

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Leslie Nunez, 65, of Mitchell, SD, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024, at his home under hospice care. Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM Friday, December 6, at Ascension Lutheran Church in Mitchell. Burial will be at Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis, SD at a later date. Visitation will be Thursday from 5-7:00 PM at Bittner Funeral Chapel with a 6:30 PM prayer service.

Leslie Paul Nunez was born February 5, 1959, to Pedro and Nellie (Palmer) Nunez in Custer, SD. He graduated from Custer High School. He served overseas in the U.S Army. Leslie worked various jobs as a volunteer firefighter in Custer and Ethan, SD, Forestry Department, and as a Custodian. Leslie enjoyed fishing, cooking, going to sports, spending time with his family and grandchildren, and jamming to his music.

Leslie married Jody Van Den Oever on June 1, 1991. He was a member of the Ascension Lutheran Church in Mitchell.

Leslie is survived by his fiancé Jody; sons, Matt (Jade) of Mitchell, Kyle (Samatha) of Mitchell, SD; sisters, Jeannene (Mike) Larson of Buffalo, WY, Deb Nunez of Council Bluffs; aunt, Donna Palmer; brothers-in-law,  Jerry (Lori) Van Den Oever of Wessington Springs, Jason (Linda) Van Den Oever of Marion, Jamie (Jennifer) Van Den Oever of Parkston; sister-in-law, Jill Van Den Oever of Mitchell; father-in-law, Kenny Van Den Oever; grandchildren, Bentley, Noah, and Kolby and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by parents, Pedro and Nellie; infant brother, Peter; mother-in-law, Donna Van Den Oever; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

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