Joseph N. Leitner

Joseph N Leitner, age 89, of Chilton, ended life's journey on Sunday, November 13, 2011 at Century Ridge in Chilton. He was born October 11, 1922 in the Town of Brothertown, son of the late Frank & Josephine (Vogt) Leitner. Before marriage, Joseph served in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He traveled to 42 states and Europe during his time of service and said "the prettiest place was still right here". He married Luella Weber on October 4, 1952 at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mt. Calvary. Following his marriage to Luella, they farmed together on the family homestead. They were blessed with 6 children. Joseph was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Chilton. Other organizations Joseph belonged to were Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Catholic Family. Joseph retired from farming in 1987 eventually moving to Chilton in 1995. He enjoyed cars and made sure to watch the Green Bay Packers and the Milwaukee Brewers. His Sunday's often consisted of a trip to the park to watch the kids play baseball and then tour the countryside inspecting everyone's crops. Joseph was always content and thankful for the gifts of home and family; he made sure to take time to enjoy the present moment he had with those he loved. Survivors include his loving wife of 59 years, Luella; 6 children: Michael (Sheryl) Leitner, Chilton, Brenda (Michael) Guelig, Johnsburg, Katie (Brian) Schmidt, Appleton, Nick Leitner, Chilton, Jodene (Joe) Geiser, Chilton, David (Debra) Leitner, Chilton; 7 grandchildren: Aaron & Joseph Leitner, Rose, Matthew & Gregory Guelig, Jacob & Lauren Leitner; and sisters and brothers-in-law: Sr. Elaine Weber, June (Ralph) Birschbach, Rita Weber, Kate Weber, Verna Weber, Mary Kohlman, & Mike Michels. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers and sister-in-laws, Alois (Ann) Leitner, Bruno (Minerva) Leitner, Severin (Ethel) Leitner, and Norbert Leitner, and sisters, Theresa Leitner, Marcella (Rowland) Lavey, Veronica (Gilbert) Hemauer and Justina (Clem) Mueller, brother-in-laws LeRoy Weber, Merle Weber, Joseph Kohlman and sister-in-law Dellene Michels. Funeral Services will be at 11:30 AM on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church (54 E. Main St.) in Chilton with the Rev. Bob Kollath officiating. Burial will be in Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery in Jericho. Friends may call at the Wieting Family Funeral Home (411 W. Main St.) in Chilton from 4:30 PM until 7:00 PM on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 and on Wednesday at the Good Shepherd Parish from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM. A Parish Vigil Service will be held Tuesday evening at the funeral home at 7:00 PM.