Leo Flynn Volin, 63, of Custer, SD, passed away December 3, 2024.  Leo was born April 27th 1961, in Ekalaka Montana to Charles (Toots) and     Delores (Peggy) Volin. He was the youngest of five children. That same year, the Volin family moved from their Homestead ranch by the Little Missouri River near Camp Crook, SD to the big city of Rapid City, SD.

Leo attended Steven's high school where he was involved in several sports. He started on varsity football his freshman year. He held the state track pole vault record at 13'9" for several years. He graduated in 1980. After high school, he worked several construction jobs and ultimately became a journeyman plumber.

In 1982, he married his high school sweetheart, Tina Ohlsen. With this union came two children, Samantha and Chase. As a family, they spent many weekends at Sheridan lake camping. He was very passionate about hunting, water skiing, painting, fishing, wood carving, and spending time with family. He will always be remembered for his detailed stories and life experiences. He was a proud father. He loved seeing Samantha's success in art and enjoyed their rock hunting adventures. He enjoyed hunting and watching movies with Chase. He was thankful for the times that he was able to spend with his grand children.

In 2012 Leo moved to Custer where he spent his remaining years by the creek with his partner/girlfriend, Sher Johnson.  They created a special place to bring friends and family together. Leo will be dearly missed.

Leo is preceeded in death by his parents, sisters; Connie Baertsch, Lynda Reed, brother; Chuck Volin, sister in law; Shelley Volin, brother-in-law, Dave Hunsaker; Nephews Scott Baertsch and Jacob Volin.

Survivors include: Sister; Dixie Hunsaker, Son; Chase(Kelly) Volin, Daughter; Samantha Briegel, two grandchildren; Noah & Alyna Volin; Partner/girlfriend; Sher and many other friends and family.

Memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m., Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Chamberlain McColley's Funeral Home in Custer, SD.