Obit: Mondloch, Leon J. (1933 – 2020)

Transcriber: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Mondloch, Weisner, McVean, Borgemoen, Thomas, Bump, Novak, Anderson, Lindekugel, Martens

Source: Tribune/Record/Gleaner (Abbotsford, WI) 19 Feb 2010

Mondloch, Leon J. (25 JUN 1933 – 17 FEB 2020)

Leon J. Mondloch, 86, Spencer, passed away early Monday, Feb. 17, 2020, at his home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, Feb. 22, at Christ the King Catholic Church (S. LaSalle Street) in Spencer. Visitation will be held at the Hansen-Schilling Funeral Home (201 S. LaSalle Street) in Spencer from 4-7 p.m., on Friday, Feb. 21, and again one hour prior to the time of service at the church on Saturday. Burial will take place at West Spencer Cemetery in Spencer at a later date.

Leon was born on June 25, 1933, the son of Mathias and Leonora (nee Weisner) Mondloch, in Kewaskum. In 1953 he enlisted in the United States Army, where he served his country proudly before returning to Wisconsin. On Oct. 13, 1956, Leon married the love of his life, Shirley McVean, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Spencer. He was a former member of the Spencer Fire Department and the Spencer Lions Club, and currently a member of the Loyal American Legion Post #175. In his spare time he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing poker with his “crew”, as well as trips to the cottage on Lake Holcombe. He especially enjoyed traveling.

Leon is lovingly survived by his wife: Shirley Mondloch; his children: Cindy Borgemoen, Neal (Rose) Mondloch, Sally (Brian) Thomas, Lynn (Mark) Bump, and Joe (Tina) Mondloch; his grandchildren: Tyler Borgemoen, Brent Borgemoen, Riley Mondloch, Luke Bump, Robin Mondloch, Karly Bump, and Hailey Novak; his step-grandchildren: Alex, Adam, and Ethan Anderson and Jason and Ryan Lindekugel; his great-grandchildren: Ellie and Caden Borgemoen; and his siblings: Delores Martens, Jim Mondloch and Allen Mondloch. He will truly be missed.

Leon was preceded in death by his parents: Mathias and Leonora; and his siblings: Dalbert, Tony, Marcelene, Robert, Raymond, and a sibling who died in infancy.

Online condolences may be made at www.hansenschillingfuneralhome.com.