Lyle Vernon Leu, age 87, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 13, 2021 at Hospice Alliance surrounded by his loving family.<\/p>\n
Born in Fond du lac, WI on June 14, 1934, he was the son of the late Albert and Irma (Daye) Leu.\u00a0 Lyle was a graduate of Westfield High School.\u00a0 After graduation, he received his bachelor\u2019s degree from the University of Wisconsin Lacrosse, he continued his education earning his master\u2019s degree from Winona State University.<\/p>\n
From October 12, 1954 until August 23, 1956, Lyle proudly served as a Pvt-1 in the U.S. Army.<\/p>\n
On June 6, 1964 at St. Mark\u2019s Catholic Church, Lyle was united in marriage to Mary Weir.\u00a0 Lyle and Mary enjoyed 57 years of marriage where they embarked on many trips together upon Mary\u2019s retirement.\u00a0 Some of those wonderful trips included New York, Arizona and Disneyworld.\u00a0 One highlight for Lyle was enjoying the luxury of a Packers Suite while watching the Packer Game.<\/p>\n
Many referred to Lyle as Coach Leu.\u00a0 He was employed as a Physical Education Teacher\/Football Coach from 1960 until 1989 for DeSoto School System, McKinley\/Jefferson\/Harvey and Frank Elementary School, Lincoln Middle School and Bullen Middle School.\u00a0 During retirement, Lyle worked at Dairyland Greyhound Park as a greeter.<\/p>\n
He was a member of St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church and a member of the Elks Club.<\/p>\n
His early years he spent time on the golf league for Sunnyside Club, bowling with his wife in a couple\u2019s league at Sheridan Lanes, fishing on Lake Michigan and the Mississippi River in Winona, MN.\u00a0 He enjoyed family drives on Sunday mornings after church along Lake Shore Drive and spending time outdoors whether it was cutting his lawn, tending to his flowers, or just sitting on the patio listening to the radio.\u00a0 Most recently, you could find him taking his scooter outside the Addison and cruising around the block.\u00a0 Lyle was an avid Brewers and Packers fan.<\/p>\n
He is survived by his wife, Mary Leu; his daughters, Lisa (David) Leu Birch and Jenny (Jim) Leu Dascoli; his grandchildren, Emily (Jake) Birch Henning, Leah Birch and Josh Dascoli.<\/p>\n
In addition to his parents, Lyle was preceded in death by his brother, Russell Leu and his in-laws, Hubert and Clymene (Parisey) Weir.<\/p>\n
Thank you to the wonderful staff at The Addison of Pleasant Prairie, who tended to Lyle\u2019s every need.\u00a0 We would also like to thank Hospice Alliance who assisted Lyle in his last days.<\/p>\n
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Funeral services honoring Lyle\u2019s life were held privately.<\/p>\n
Entombment with full military honors took place in All Saints Mausoleum.<\/p>\n
In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances in Lyle\u2019s name may be sent to the Addison of Pleasant Prairie, 9651 Prairie Ridge Blvd, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158.\u00a0 Masses or Rosaries said on Lyle\u2019s behalf would be greatly appreciated by the family.<\/p>\n
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