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Leo Golper Obituary
81, a lifelong resident of Appleton, passed on June 1, 2012. He was born on June 25, 1930 to Jacob and Rose Golper. Leo was a pioneer in the Paper Recycling Industry. He was the quintessential businessman and a champion of conducting deals and helping to connect people with one another.
He loved his family and was dedicated to providing for them. He enjoyed nature and cared about conservation. He was a charitable person in every sense of the word; often donating his time and energy and sharing his wisdom with many local business owners. Many times charitable efforts were kept anonymous and behind the scenes.
He is survived by his wife, Phyllis; his sons: David (Susan), Sam (Nora) and Dan (Cheryl) along with one grandchild, Shauna and a sister, Shirley Friedman.
Leo was very well loved and will be sadly missed.
The family would like to thank Rennes Health Care for their support, compassion and care.
Funeral Services will be held Monday, June 4, 2012 at 10:30 am at the funeral home with visitation to begin at 9:30 am. Graveside services will follow at Moses Montefiore Cemetery, Appleton.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation or the American Heart Association.
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Memories and Condolences
for Leo Golper
Joanne Fischer
June 7, 2012
Oh how sad to read that Leo had passed. He truly was a friend to everyone in the community. He was one of my biggest supporters when he became one of my first customers at Schneider Communictions (part of Schneider National). I am sure heaven has welcomed this wonderful man.
Tracy Zwiers
June 6, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Phyllis. I am so sorry for your loss. All my love.
June 5, 2012
We are so sorry to hear about Leo's passing! Also very sorry we didn't hear this news until last night, so we were unable to attend any services. Ruth Demand and Melanie send our very heartfelt condolences!
Rhoda Steffel
June 4, 2012
Phyllis,
You know how much I loved Leo, and you know how much I love you. I am truly sorry to hear of Leo's passing, and I am sorry I missed being there for the funeral.
It is a true comfort to know that Leo is now looking out for us all from heaven. I will truly miss that man!
I am thinking of you all, at this time.
Fondly,
Angela Simons
June 4, 2012
Phyllis,
I was deeply saddened to hear of Leo's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Leo will be truly missed.
Angela Simons (Dr. McKinnon's office)
Leslie Balkansky Bauman
June 4, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with Phyllis and the rest of Leo's family. I truly wish that we were able to come to Appleton to be there for the service and to sit shiva, but please know that we are with you in spirit.
Penny Lodes
June 3, 2012
Leo will be missed as he was a wonderful person. Leo and my Father (Ed) were great friends for many years and now they are together again. My prayers and thoughts are with the family.
George Wall
June 3, 2012
Thank you Leo for all the help you gave me at the Four Torches. Rest In Peace.
Brian and Kathryn Higgins
June 3, 2012
We didn't know Leo well but we love his son, Sam dearly. He must have been an amazing person to have such a wonderful legacy in Sam. Your family is in our thoughts.
Kay & Don McKinnon
June 3, 2012
Leo was a very special person, and will be sadly missed . We wish to express our deepest sympathy to Phyliss, David, Sam and Danny and their families. We are sorry that we cannot be with you, but will pray that God will comfort you and watch over you. Our love, Kay and Don Mckinnon
Tracy Zwiers
June 3, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Phyllis. I am so sorry for your loss. All my love.
Butch Markham
June 3, 2012
Leo will be missed, but remembered fondly and with a smile. He was a wonderful person and I'm honored to have known him and his wonderful family. Know that all of you hold a very special place in my heart.
Dick & Darla Bauman
June 3, 2012
Phyllis we are sorry to hear about the passing of Leo. We are very glad to have known him and always listened to his business advice in our early days at the Legacy. We know you will miss him dearly and know our thoughts are with the family at this time.
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