Clifford "Cliff" Leiss Sr.

Clifford Leiss Sr., born in Killdeer, ND., on November 26, 1949 passed away in Anaconda, MT., on November 12, 2024 peacefully in his home.  He was born to Valentine and Isabelle Leiss.  He was the second youngest util his father passed away.  His mother remarried to a man named Thomas, at which time there were six more siblings that joined the family.

When Cliff turned 18 he joined the US Army and was stationed in Panama.  After he got out of the Army he met the love of his life, Nicki, in the 1970’s.  They had three children, Tina, and twins, Cliff Jr., and Perry.

He enjoyed living in the West Valley with his family.  Cliff worked at the smelter until it was said “he couldn’t any longer”.  Cliff is preceded in death by his wife, parents, stepdad, and his older brother, Gary.  Cliff is survived by his siblings, Ron, Duane, Gerald, Cindy, Terry, and Stan.  His daughter, Tina (Greg) of Pocatello, ID., his twin boys, Cliff Leiss Jr., of Anaconda, MT., Perry of Anaconda, MT.; grandchildren, Isabelle, Keelyn, Tyressia, Cade, Brittni, Justina, Makayla, and Kristan.  As well as numerous great-grandchildren.

Cliff was loved by many and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

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Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Cliff and his family.