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Leon OPATZ Obituary

Age 57 of White Bear Lake Passed away after a year long battle with bone cancer on 1/3/22. Preceded in death by brother, Randy Opatz; and father-in-law, Bob Postal. Survived by loving wife of 31 years, Nancy; children, Jack and Annie (Tommy); parents, Claudie and Susie Opatz; siblings, Terry (Arliss), Mike (Kitty), Jerry (Ellen), Les and Jackie (Dan Tempel); nieces and nephews, Chris, Patrick, Kevin (Cass, Emmy & Noah), Lindsay (Scott), Josh, Tommy, Holly and Julie; mother-in-law, Kathy Postal; brother-in-law, Brian Postal (Dawn) and niece and nephews, Darren (Shawnaya, Jayden & Daya), Ryan and Addie. Celebration of Life 11 AM Thursday, January 13th at Community of Grace Lutheran Church, 4000 Linden St., White Bear Lake, with visitation beginning at 9 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. Memorials will be used to purchase a remembrance bench at the state fairgrounds. 651-407-8300


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Published by Pioneer Press on Jan. 9, 2022.

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Holly & Gary Koehnen

January 10, 2022

Sorry does not seem to be enough ! We wish we had more time to share a friendship with Leon . You are a great family and we will be here for you Nancy , Jack , Annie girl and tommy . I hope all your beautiful memories will warm your hearts in the days to come .
Love u guys !

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