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- August 21, 2006
Van Lieshout, Leo Fredrick Leo Fredrick Van Lieshout, 66, town of Scott, died unexpectedly Friday, Aug. 18, 2006, at a local hospital after a massive heart attack. Born in the town of Scott, March 14, 1940, to the late Fred and Cecelia (Liebergen) Van Lieshout. He married the former Marlene Van Lanen May 30, 1964, at St. Joseph Church, Oneida. Leo was the fourth generation to farm the family homestead. He was with the New Franken Fire Department for a total of 33 years, lieutenant for a number of years, and chief for the last 10 years. Leo and his wife were active members of Holy Cross, Bay Settlement where Leo served as the sexton/gravedigger for the last 33 years. He was instrumental in many organizations including, the first president of FFA at Preble High School and active in the FFA Alumni Association, a founder of the Holy Cross Parish Council, one of the founding fathers of the Royal Scotties 4H Club, on the advisory Board for Green Bay School District, a member and president of the Charolais Beef Association, Brown County Fire Chiefs Association, Door/Kewaunee Fire Chiefs Association and the State of Wisconsin Fire Chiefs Association. Leo had a deep love for his family and friends and enjoyed being with people especially with his grandchildren. He and his wife loved going for car rides together. Leo also enjoyed NASCAR, the Green Bay Packers and tinkering with his John Deere tractors.
He is survived by his wife, Marlene, town of Scott; three daughters and sons-in-law, Linda (Greg) Kalz , Nancy (Doug) Van Dreel, all of Green Bay; Karen (William) Reimer, De Pere; eight grandchildren, Andy, Alexander, and Emily Kalz, Bridget and Blake Van Dreel, Jarod, Marissa and Jill Reimer; four brothers-in-law and three spouses, John (Bonnie) Van Lanen, David (Nadine) Van Lanen, Steve (Debbie) Van Lanen, and Mark Van Lanen; sister-in-law and spouse, Joyce (William) La Count; many nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by many other family members and friends.
Preceded in death by his parents; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ray (Alvina) Van Lanen.
Visitation at MALCORE Funeral Home, University Avenue at Baird Street, Tuesday from 3 to 8 p.m. Parish wake service 8 p.m. Tuesday evening. Visitation to continue Wednesday morning at Holy Cross Church, 3009 Bay Settlement Road, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral. Funeral mass 11 a.m. at the church with Rev. Ralph Merkatoris officiating. Entombment at Shrine of the Good Shepherd.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Green Bay Rescue and the staff of Aurora BayCare hospital.
Please visit malcorefuneralhome.com to send online condolences to the family.
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1940 - 2006 (66 years)
