Karl Steven Leiter

YARMOUTH – Karl Steven Leiter, beloved husband, brother, uncle and friend to many, died unexpectedly of a heart attack on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. He was 73 years old.

Karl was the son of Dr. Laban Leiter and Iva (Fearon) Leiter. He attended schools in Portland, as well as Fryeburg Academy, Ricker College and SMTC and was employed by Pape Chevrolet and Bill Dodge Auto Group as a Service Manager for 37 years.

Karl’s love of being on the ocean was kindled by childhood summers spent at the family cottage in Pine Point, Scarborough. He was a longtime member at Harraseeket Yacht Club and past commodore.

His other passions included cars, motorcycles, rock ‘n’ roll music, chocolate labradors, and Klondike bars. His ingenuity and cleverness made him able to repair just about anything.

What Karl loved to do most, however, was to make people laugh. He had a contagious sense of humor, and his presence guaranteed the gift of laughter to everyone in the room. Those blessed to know Karl benefited from his generosity in always lending a hand, his kind and gentle nature, and his bright light.

He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by family and friends.

Karl is survived by his wife, Marion, of 33 years; siblings Bruce and wife Meredith, Lisa and husband Dale Wisler, Janet, John, Susan and husband Tim Nason; nieces Sarah Leiter and Melissa Fiske and husband Eben and their three children. He is also survived by nieces Kimberly and Britt Sanders, and nephews Andrew and Brad Myers.

Karl was predeceased by his parents, Laban and Iva; and his nephew, John.

Thank you to Yarmouth Police and Rescue and Maine Medical Center for their compassion and support.

A celebration of Karl’s life will be held at their residence on Dec. 8, from 11 to 4 p.m. You may leave your condolences or memories at http://www.advantageportland.com