Ira Alan Leichtman

February 16, 1952 - August 8, 2019

Ira Alan Leichtman, 67, passed away August 8, 2019, in Austin, Tx. He was born in Houston, TX, February 16, 1952, to Mac and Carrie Chazen Leichtman and spent most of his life in Houston before moving to Austin in 2012 when he retired. Ira graduated from Bellaire High School in 1970, University of Texas in 1973, and South Texas College of Law in 1977. He practiced law in Houston for 34 years. Over the last 30 years, he was deeply involved in Democratic politics, traveling to various states to work on presidential and senatorial campaigns. Equal to his love of politics was his passion for the Houston sports teams, especially his beloved Astros. Retirement gave Ira and Marcia the opportunity to visit many parts of the world. He was preceded in death by his parents. Ira is survived by his wife of 32 years, Marcia Nieder. Also surviving are his brother Dr. Lawrence Leichtman and his wife Susan, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Linda and Jim Ostheimer, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Peggy and Richard Nieder, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Karen and Chuck Dupuis, 10 nieces and nephews, 11 great-nieces and great-nephews along with many loving friends. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory are encouraged to the American Cancer Society A graveside service will be held at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Cemetery 14501 North IH-35, Pflugerville, TX 78660 on Tuesday, August 13 at 10:30 a.m.