Wilz, Leo

1930 - 2011  (80 years)    Has 8 ancestors and 6 descendants in this family tree.

• Name	Wilz, Leo
  Born	4 Nov 1930
  Gender	Male
  Military Service	Aft 1948
  Korea - US Army
  	Wilz, Leo Military
  Died	21 Oct 2011
  Obituary	23 Oct 2011
  Appleton Post Crescent
  Leo O. Wilz, 80, Kaukauna, passed away at his home on Friday, October 21, 2011, with his family at his side. He was born on November 4, 1930, in Appleton, to the late Nap "Leo" and Marie (Kuehnl) Wilz. Leo married Joyce Mahn in 1955 and was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Kaukauna since that time. He proudly served his country as a truck driver in the U. S. Army during the Korean War, also serving in Germany and Japan. He later became a truck driver at Thilmany's Mill where he worked for 37 years. He was a long-time member of Kaukauna Electric City VFW Post 3319. He enjoyed trips to the casino with his friend, Bill. Leo loved the 4th of July, lighting fireworks with the grandkids and family. He was a friend to everyone he met and would give rides to people who couldn't drive. Leo loved animals, especially Dawson. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Joyce; his children, Cindy (Dave) Niesen, Kaukauna; Barbara (Tim) Siebers, Kaukauna; David (Diana) Wilz, Kimberly; and Leo (Beth) Wilz, Iowa; his grandchildren, Lindsey and Eric Niesen, Heather (John) Sexton Nabbefeld, Hollie (John) Hammen, Wesley (Ashley) Siebers and Maria Siebers, Justin Wilz, and Nick and Haakon Wilz; his great-grandchildren, Chase Niesen, Hunter, Bianca, Titus, Judah, Moses and Haddie Cakes Hammen and two more great-grandchildren on the way! He is further survived by his brothers and sisters, Jim (Ellie) Wilz, Appleton; Russell Wilz, Lenoir, N.C.; Patti (Carl) Schoettler, Shiocton; Vicki (Larry) Gorges, Greenville; and Marie (Len) Chilicki, Waukesha. He is further survived by his in-laws, Don (Mary) Mahn, Kaukauna; Phyllis Bovee, Kaukauna; and Sister Rosalie, OSST, Euclid, Ohio. Leo was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert (Dorothy) Wilz and Tom (Ann) Wilz; his nephews, Mark Wilz, Tom Schoettler, Bart Bovee and Steve Mahn; and his niece, Debbie Mahn Stoneburner; his in-laws, Roy and Phoebe Mahn. Funeral services will be at 5 p.m. on Monday, October 24, 2011, at BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 124 W. Tenth Street, Kaukauna, with the Rev. Levi Willms officiating. Friends may call directly at the church on Monday from 3 p.m. until the time of services. Military honors will be observed at the church following the funeral. Interment will be in Highland Memorial Park. Our family would like to thank all of the ThedaCare Hospice staff, they are all special to us, and we want to thank Amanda who was like a part of our family. A memorial has been established in his name. Fargo Funeral Home 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. Kaukauna 766-6200 Online Condolences: www.wichmannfargo.com Leo knew Jesus and heard his voice. He has now brought him safely home just as He promised him. Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on October 23, 2011
  Person ID	I56752	1FamilyTree
  Last Modified	12 Oct 2015

  
  

  Father	Wilz, Leo,   b. 14 Jul 1907, Menasha, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 28 Jul 1980, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 73 years)
  Mother	Kuehnl, Marie,   b. 26 Apr 1908,   d. 27 Apr 1984, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 76 years)
  Family ID	F21335	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Mahn, Joyce
  Children	1. Wilz, Leo   2. Wilz, David   3. Wilz, Cindy + 4. Wilz, Barb
  Last Modified	23 Oct 2011
  Family ID	F18453	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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