Name: Visitation for Leo Dayer
Start: 2022-12-29T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2022-12-30T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Fitzgerald Funeral Service Southwood Colonial Chapel

Leo Dayer

Leo Edward Dayer, age 88, died on December 20, 2022, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Leo was born on August 15, 1934 in Conway, Arkansas to Joseph and Philomene Dayer. He graduated from St. Joseph's High School in 1953 and subsequently, he moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma and served in the Oklahoma National Guard. Leo became a Letter Carrier at the US Postal Service where he worked for more than 50 years. On April 12 1958, he married Margaret Ann Schwing, and they made their home in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Leo is known for his commitment to his family, visiting with friends and family in the United States and Switzerland. He enjoyed tending a large garden and will be remembered for his beautiful tomatoes, pecans and sunflowers. Family and friends will always remember him as a sociable, funny, kind and generous person.

He is survived by brothers Pete Dayer, Johnny Dayer. Adolph Dayer, and George Dayer. His loving wife Margaret Ann and children Joe Dayer, Denise Griffin and Matt Dayer. Grandchildren Tommy Griffin, Dustin Griffin, Megan Hoffman, Elizabeth Buehler and Bodhe Dayer. Also, nine great-grandchildren, soon to be ten!

He is preceded in death by parents Joseph and Philomene Dayer, five sisters, Ann Jordan, Rose Daugherty, Henrietta Favre, Christine Lesniak and Louise Velte; ten brothers, Dan Dayer, Charles L. Dayer, Louis Dayer, Emil Dayer, John Alex Dayer, Henry Dayer, Eugene Dayer, Alphonse Dayer, Charles Dayer and Joseph Dayer. Visitation is scheduled for Thursday, December 29, 2022 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm followed by a Rosary at 7 pm both at Fitzgerald's Southwood Colonial Chapel, 3612 E. 91st Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Funeral mass is scheduled for December 30, 2022, 12:00 noon at Church of St Mary 1347 E. 49th Place, Tulsa, Oklahoma. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be sent to School of St Mary, Tulsa, Oklahoma or St Joseph School, Conway, Arkansas.

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Published by Tulsa World on Dec. 25, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
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11 Entries

Michael Schwing

December 30, 2022

Rest in peace, Uncle Leo. My sincerest condolences to my Aunt Margaret, my cousins Joe, Denise, and Matt. I have very fond memories of my uncle. With love, Michael

Josh Leon

December 29, 2022

Josh Leon

December 29, 2022

Josh Leon

December 29, 2022

Leo & Margaret were my neighbors for 13+ years & I could not have asked for more kind, considerate people to live next to for so long. I will continue to hold dear the memories of receiving the bounties from his garden each year. I always looked forward to seeing people driving through the neighborhood noticing the cotton being grown on the side of the road. Sometimes they would run out of the car to grab a bit of raw cotton, like they were doing something naughty. But Leo got a real kick out of still being a "cotton farmer" & loving that others wanted to get their hands on some of his crop. I am thankful for the memories of having a support system when I lost my foster child to muscular dystrophy. I was also very thankful for their support when I was able to start fostering 2 new kids. Margaret, my heart is absolutely broken for you. Leo was one of a kind and he will be sorely missed. I wish you peace & condolence for your immeasurable loss.

oscar hernandez

December 26, 2022

Leo and Margaret o are such good people and good neighbors we lived beside them always going to help leo with his garden my godfather will be missed

Steve Hill

December 26, 2022

Margaret, So sorry for your loss. You were such a good friend to my mom, and she was so thankful to have you as a friend. Thoughts and prayers to you and the family for your loss of Leo. --Steve

Bob Hunt

December 26, 2022

Leo Dayer was a very good postal empoyee, a carrier for 50 years. During my time he was always cheerful and usually had something wise to say-usually in a low tone, followed by a big smile. Just a good ole guy. RIP

Jamie Hill

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Jamie Hill

December 25, 2022

Margaret, Joey, and Denise,

Having grown up right around the corner from your house, I have fond memories, as my siblings do, of Leo. He was always friendly and wore a smile. I often saw him in his postal uniform, and being a little kid, that memory is still vivid. He looked so important, and he was. I cannot even recall the last time seeing a letter carrier in uniform. Those days were special and seem long gone.
Margaret, thanks so much for helping my mother, Anita, over the years when you could as she fought MS. Mom always appreciated you, your giving nature and thoughtfulness. Denise and Joey, remember you well from Saint Mary's.

My sister, Teresa, and brother, Steve and I will keep your family in our prayers.

Jamie Hill

Teresa Hill

December 25, 2022

My family has fond memories of Leo as a wonderful person, family man and postal worker! He will be very missed by us and many! Much love to the Dyer Family at this sad time.

Marty Perez

December 25, 2022

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

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