Lenny R. Griesbach

1950 - 2018

Lenny R. Griesbach

Hortonville - Leonard "Lenny" Robert Griesbach, age 67, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 20, 2018 at his residence in Hortonville. Lenny was born on December 31, 1950 to the late Edward and Viola (Beschta) Griesbach in Appleton. He was united in marriage to Sherry Flunker on March 16, 1974. Lenny lived and worked on the family farm in the Town of Ellington his entire life. It was a great honor for him to continue the farming tradition that his parents began. In 1991 he began working in construction and was a member of Local 139 Operating Engineers. Lenny was very proud of his kids and granddaughters and spending time with them was his greatest joy! He was an avid Packer fan, enjoyed fishing, bird watching and also proudly served his country in the US Army.

Lenny is survived by his daughters, Karra (Scott) Schabo, Hortonville and Lori (Chad) Probst, Appleton; his sons, Travis Griesbach, Appleton and Pat (special friend Jill Sommers) Griesbach, Grand Chute; siblings, Marty (Bob) Lehrer, Neenah, Marion (Bill) Howard, Indiana, Eddie (Barb) Griesbach, Hortonville and Lou (Dick) Gordee, Hortonville; granddaughters, Taylor and Morgan Schabo and Nora, Celia and Audra Probst; sisters-in-law, Patty Griesbach, Hortonville and Donna Griesbach, Greenville. Lenny is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Lenny was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Alvin "Tex" and Pat Griesbach.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Stephensville. Fr. Richard Allen and Deacon Ken Bilgrien will be officiating. Visitation will take place from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Burial will be in the parish cemetery with full military honors.

Dad- "Thanks for all the love you have shown us! You will live in our hearts and memories forever." Karra, Travis, Lori and Pat