Dean "Dino" Leinon

Leinon, Dean "Dino" Of Vernon, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on January 2, 2015, at the age of 74. He is survived by his loving wife Karin (nee Thomas) of 52 years. Loving dad of Chris (Sandy) of Sussex and Lori (Bill) Chronis of Mukwonago. Proud and devoted grandpa of Brianna and Sam Leinon, BJ Chronis, and Olivia and Lilly McNally. Loving brother of Darlene Laihinen and David (Shelley) Leinon. He is further survived by his brother-in-law Dale (Barb) Thomas, other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Ray and Lillian Leinon, mother and father-in-law Floyd and Olivia Thomas, son-in-law Michael McNally, and a brother-in-law Richard Laihinen. Dean worked at Briggs & Stratton for 30 years. After his retirement, he owned and operated Dean's Lawn Care for 20 years. He enjoyed four wheeling with friends, repairing lawn equipment, watching Packer and Badger games, and going "home" (up North to Iron Belt). His greatest joy was his grandchildren, and he was very active in their lives. A Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 6 at the Schmidt & Bartelt Funeral Home in Mukwonago from 3:00 PM until the time of Service at 6:00 PM at the Funeral Home.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Vernon Presbyterian Church or Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (Donor Services PO Box 4072 Pittsfield, MA 01202). The family would like to thank the staff at Horizon Hospice for the loving care they provided to Dean and their family.