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Leo Schlaefer Obituary

Schlaefer, Leo F. Age 85 of West Bend. June 20, 2014. Beloved husband of Marilyn (nee Flasch). Loving father of Lisa (Mark) Gaston, Sara (Greg) Werner and Amy (Tim) Briscoe. Proud grandfather of Alexandra, Annalise and William Gaston, Jacob, Hannah and Elizabeth Werner and Martha, Isabel, Leo, George and Francis Briscoe. Further survived by 3 brothers, Bill (Marge), Mark (Jeanne) and Philip (Jo); 1 sister, Denise Miniskey; 1 brother-in-law, Donald (Shirley) Flasch; 1 aunt, Dorothy (Emil) Shelendick; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday at 5 PM at HOLY ANGELS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 138 N. 8th Ave. Private burial services Thursday. Visitation at the Church only on Wednesday from 2:30 PM until 4:30 PM. There will be a Knights of Columbus prayer service prior to Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorial to Holy Angels Parish, Serenity Hospice Care or the Wisconsin Parkinson's Association appreciated. SCHMIDT FUNERAL HOME "A Golden Rule Funeral Home" 629 Cedar St West Bend 262-334-2301 www.schmidtfuneralhome.com

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jun. 22, 2014.

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Margaret Matenaer

June 30, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

June 29, 2014

My extreme sympathies to the family of Leo.
Dr. Stephen Haughey MD (Medical on the Move)

June 27, 2014

Dear Marilyn and Family,

Jim and I send our sympathies to you at this time. The West Bend Community lost a special citizen. Leo was truly an active and caring community member.

Jeri Bowerman

Suzanne Cook

June 25, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. Keep his memories in your hearts.

Mike & Sue Paukner

June 25, 2014

Marilyn and family, Our deepest sympathy at the pasting of Uncle Leo. You took great care of him in his later years. Prayers are with you and the family.

Mark Rosenheimer

June 24, 2014

Mayilyn and family,
My sympathy at your loss of Leo, my old friend and associate at my first job as a lawyer at S&M. He is fondly remembered.

Joan Beck

June 24, 2014

Judge Schlaefer was a fine gentleman, a shining example of the best in the legal profession. I was honored to know him and appear in his court.

Carol Miller

June 24, 2014

Marilyn and family, My most sincere sympathy at the loss of "Dear Leo". He was a friend of the "FEET"S family" for so many years. Prayers are with you and Leo. Carol

Mike and Diane Kent

June 23, 2014

Marilyn, Lisa, Sara, Amy and family,

You are in our thoughts and prayers. Leo was a wonderful man who was loved by so many and will be missed by so many more. I have fond memories of working with him and knowing your family. May your many happy memories of him comfort you at this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

With love and deepest sympathy, Mike and Diane Kent

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