Coonen, Leo
Leo R. Coonen, age 72, of Waupaca, WI, formerly of Little Chute, WI, passed away Saturday, June 20th, 2015 at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, WI. He was born in Little Chute, on May 21, 1943, a son of the late Elmer and Ruth (Gerard) Coonen.
He married Sandra Bevers on August 17, 1963 in Little Chute. Leo was an amazing auto body repairman out of his shop in Little Chute, Cash TX and lastly, Hwy 22, south of Waupaca. He repaired and brought back to life many show cars and his brother Don's pick up truck. Many of these taking first place at many Auto Shows, city, state and even nationals. He loved to be on his Kawasaki 1300 touring bike with his wife Sandy riding alone on her own bike or in the later years, riding shotgun behind him on his bike, making wonderful memories together. He also loved to go sailing on the lakes in Waupaca with his son Jeff, and his two granddaughters, Nicole and Hannah.
Leo will be dearly missed by his loving wife, Sandra Coonen, Waupaca, WI, and their children, Jeff (Theresa) Coonen, Pine River, WI, and their children, Nicole and Hannah Coonen; Dan (Deanna) Coonen, Menasha, WI, and his children, Kevin, Issac and Lance; Jay Coonen, Gwinn, MI, and his children, Alex, Joshua and Molly; Sisters & Brothers: Geraldine (Bob) Fischer, Phoenix, AZ; Carolyn (Bud Goodrich) Wozniak, Mt. Pleasant, WI; David "Brother Jordan" Coonen, Denver, CO; Gordan Coonen, Denver, CO; Paul (Dianne) Coonen, Stockbridge, WI; Don (Pat) Coonen, Appleton, WI; Alice (Bill) Erdman, Kaukauna, WI. He is further survived by his wife's brother, Donald Bevers, Pennsgrove, NJ, numerous cousins, nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Kathy Coonen, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Peter and Josephine (Jansen) Bevers, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Wally Wozniak, LaVern Mathis and her husband Jacob, Betty Verstegen and her husbands Jerry and Spike, Les Bevers and his wife Betty, Catherine Bevers, and a niece, Gail Balthazor.
A Celebration of Life for Leo will be held at his home (N685 Hwy 22, south of Waupaca) on Saturday, July 25, 2015, starting at 2 PM. This celebration will include a short prayer service, sharing of memories of a life well lived and enjoyed. Following the service, light food and refreshments will be served.
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Sandy , I am so sorry for your lose. Leo was a kind hearted man that was willing to help anyone. I will always have fond memories about the time Leo and I drove to Spokane WA. to bring back my GTO that he painted for me. yea, it took a year for him to finish but the wait was well worth it. I will miss him dearly.
Jim Mokwa
July 16, 2015
Aunt Sandy,
We are so sorry to hear of Uncle Leo's passing. Take comfort in knowing he's in the Lord's hands.
Cherish all the good memories for as time goes by they become even more meaningful.
Our thoughts an prayers go out to you and the families of Jeff, Dan and Jay.
Bruce & Teresa Mathis
July 3, 2015
So sorry to hear the news, Sandy!! Prayers with you all!
Carol (Van Boxtel) Helgemo
July 2, 2015
Sandy & family
Our hearts reach out to you with sympathy for your loss.You will be remembered in our thoughts and prayers always. God Bless
Ron & Marlene Brown
June 30, 2015
Sandy, so sorry to hear about Leo, you are in our thoughts and prayers, wishing you and family healing
Marian VandeHey
June 30, 2015
Sandy,
So Sorry for you & Your families loss of Leo.
Char Arnoldussen Ehlers
June 30, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
June 30, 2015
SANDY AND FAMILY I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU GOD BLESS
June 30, 2015
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