Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Leo Joint Obituary
LEO J. JOINT, JR.
Valparaiso, Indiana
Leo J. Joint, Jr., 85, of Valparaiso, passed away Monday, February 22, 2010. He was born August 24, 1924 in Gary, IN to Leo Joseph and Clara (Seabold) Joint, Sr. Mr. Joint was a World War II Veteran, serving as a cryptographer with the U.S. Army. A long-time educator, he served as principal in several schools in the Elkhart area, including Middlebury, Lincoln, Roosevelt, and Pinewood, before moving to Valparaiso in 1971 where he served as principal of Memorial Elementary and as Director of Elementary Education. He retired in 1993. Leo was a member of First United Methodist Church, Phi Delta Kappa; a member and past-president of Valparaiso Rotary Club, past-president of the Elkhart Lions Club, and past-president of the Indiana Association of Elementary School Principals. On October 23, 1945 in Gary, he married Dolores LeGacy, who survives, along with two children, Lynda (Richard) Vance of Carmel and Leo R. (Kathy) Joint of Indianapolis; four granddaughters, Lindsay, Megan, Courtney, and Ashley; two great-granddaughters, Maille and Lillian; and one expected great-grandson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Lois Purcell and Gloria Scott. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday at 11:00 AM at First United Methodist Church, the Rev. David Byrum officiating with burial to follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at Moeller Funeral Home in Valparaiso. Memorials may be made to Valparaiso High School Dollars for Scholars or Dime Line at Memorial Elementary School. Moellerfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Leo Joint
Shirley Remijan
March 2, 2010
Mrs. Joint, I knew Leo from Rotary and my many walks down Linden. Always smiling, so friendly and just a wonderful person. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Cori Walls Wronko
February 27, 2010
What a wonderful man! He was loved by so many and will be missed terribly! He was a one in a million principal that we were so lucky to have..they don't make them like that anymore! Rest in peace Mr. Joint and God's Blessings to the family!
Linda Lakin
February 25, 2010
Dear Dolores and Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers, You and Leo have been wonderful neighbors and he will be missed.
Linda and David Lakin (Linda is in Florida now and will return and see you the first week of March, until then, take care)
Mary Work Rasp
February 24, 2010
Dolores, Lynda, Leo,
We were sorry to read of Leo Sr's Death in the Elkhart Truth. We remember him smiling-as a warm, kind, neighbor on Manor Ave. Wow, it's been almost 40 years. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Mary Susan (Rasp), Jim and Marie Work Family
Karen Kelly
February 24, 2010
Lifting you and your family up, Dolores in thought and prayer. I'll always remember his jokes, and how we laughed over the one-legged waitress from IHOP !!
bob and randy JULIO) julian
February 24, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
John/Joyce Knauff
February 24, 2010
Dolores and family,
We are saddened to read about Leo's death. All of you will be in our thoughts and prayers in the coming days and weeks. Leo was a wonderful educator with a perpetual smile and kind word for all.
Showing 1 - 7 of 7 results
Make a Donation
in Leo Joint's name
Memorial Events
for Leo Joint
How to support Leo's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Leo Joint's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
