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Leo Loder Obituary
AGE: 78 • Newark
Passed away peacefully on June 1, 2016.
Leo was a 1955 graduate of Salesianum High School. Upon graduation he enlisted in the US Army and was stationed in Turkey.
After completing his service in the Army, Leo returned home and became an insurance agent. He was the president of Sutton-Loder Insurance for 43 years until his retirement in 2013.
He was a member of VFW Post 475. Leo was an avid sports fan. He especially enjoyed attending the University of Delaware football games.
He is survived by his daughter, Stephanie Thompson of Newark, DE, her husband, Daniel and his granddaughter, Danielle Thompson.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service for Leo on Wed Jun 8 at 12:00 pm at Krienen Funeral Home, 34 W. 6th St., New Castle, DE 19720. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday morning from 11:00am - 12:00pm. Interment will take place at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
Krienen Funeral Home
www.delawarefuneral.com
302-328-9300
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Sandra Jenkins
June 1, 2025
Remembering you.
Sandra
April 1, 2025
Leo,
Thinking of you today. D3
Sandra Jenkins
June 1, 2024
Remembering my dear friend today.
Sandra Jenkins
May 30, 2023
Will always remember Leo. Was a wonderful man and a great friend.
Sandra Jenkins
June 1, 2022
Leo,
Remembering you today.
Sandra Jenkins
June 1, 2020
Leo,
Remembering you today and everyday. You've been my friend since 1974.
Love you. Sandrs
Sandra Jenkins
May 31, 2019
I'm thinking of my friend today on his birthday in heaven. I hope his birthday party has many balloons, a beautiful cake, many presents and friends and loved ones.
Sandra Jenkins
June 21, 2016
Leo, you are my dear friend and I will miss you immensely. We've been friends ever since I started working for you in 1974. Wow, that was a long time ago. I will miss our phone calls and your "fatherly" advice. You are a kind and wonderful man. I will never forget you.
Sandra Jenkins
Jae Jae Moore
June 12, 2016
Dear Stephanie and family, I am so sorry to hear of Leo's passing. He was a really nice person. I always enjoyed talking with him at the VFW. And I learned some things too. He will be missed.
bernard dworsky
June 7, 2016
A Pray for you old friend, fellow football fan, golf partner and drinking buddy. Rest in Peace.
Erika Martine-Duquette
June 6, 2016
I did business with Leo for over a decade. He was a wonderful man and represented his clients well. I'm sad to hear of his passing, and send my prayers for God's peace and strength during this difficult time.
June 6, 2016
Stephanie and Family,
I have known Leo for 50 years. He was friends with my parents, Joe and Pinky. And I remember their DE football days. I am so sorry to hear of Leo's passing. He was a kind and wonderful man! My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Terri Clark
West Chester PA
Kim Walther/Halling
June 5, 2016
Thoughts and Prayers go out to the family. I have known Leo for quite some time. Always nice to see him at VFW. He was a good man and friends with my Dad for years. Now they can hang out and drink a beer together. RIP Leo, you will be missed.
Cassandra Baker
June 5, 2016
All our love to Stephanie and family.
June 5, 2016
I am a parishioner of St John's on Main Street. He was devoted at the church. He was an usher at church. I always sat in front of him. He was such a nice person and I miss my church usher.
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