Steven Leatherman was born on July 11, 1958 at Casper Wyoming. He was the 2nd of 4 sons born to Sam and Alta May (Dyck) Leatherman. Steve grew up in Casper where he attended school and graduated in 1976. His first jobs were with the Beverly Twins Theater and Wolco Automotive as a salesman. Then he went to work for Seismograph Service Corporation where he traveled the western United States for 12 years as a "doodle bugger-dinosaur hunter." Steve later worked for ExCal Foundry in Casper for 12 years-a company that manufactured bronze statues and ornaments.
Steve moved to Wallace in 2010 where he lived with his father and brother and worked for Scoular Grain. He had been dealing with health issues this past year and died at his home on Sunday night, May 1, 2016. He had reached the age of 57.
Steve had an extensive music library and loved following sporting events, especially hockey.
Steve was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by a step-daughter, Amber George of Glenrock Wyoming; 3 grandchildren-Kassia, Aidan, and Deklan; 3 brothers- Stanley (Jacki) of Oklahoma City, Scott of Wallace, and Spencer ( Tonya) of Denver; other relatives and friends.
Cremation was chosen. A memorial service will take place at a later time.
Bullock-Long Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.