Leland K. Bartle Jr, 70, of Zephyrhills, FL passed away on Sat, Aug 12, 2017 in Zephyrhills. Mr. Bartle was born in Sandusky, MI to Leland Sr & Esther (Munro) Bartle. Leland was Test Driver for Ford Motor Company for many years. He moved to this area 15 years ago from MI. He attended Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Dad City where he volunteered many hours maintaining the facilities and grounds. He was member of the Zephyrhills Masonic Lodge #198 and also Brown City Lodge #409, was a proud Shriner and enjoyed his role as Patches the clown and entertained at many events throughout central Florida. What spare time he had, Leland enjoyed cruising, camping, working in his yard and being Santa Claus. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 ½ years, Linda of Zephyrhills, children Teresa (Ken) Waterman and Trevor (Mona) Bartle both of Zephyrhills, FL, siblings: Bill (Sheryl) Bartle of Beverly Hills, FL, Gary (Debbie) Bartle of Brown City, MI, Connie (Jeff) Boone of Grand Haven, MI, Father in law: Max Clapsaddle, and three grandchildren, 1 great granddaughter and one on the way, and many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service celebrating will be held at 11 am on Sun, Aug 27 at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 37015 Orange Valley Lane, Dade City, FL 33525.