Obit: Wiesner, Leo Leroy Jr. (1935 - 2020)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Wiesner, Rob, Wetzel, Primeau, Edwardson, Mashin, Handke, Stanton, Rain, Roehl, Marg

----Source: Gesche Funeral Home and Cremation (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 9/18/2020

Wiesner, Leo Leroy Jr. (3 April 1935 – 17 September 2020) With Flag

Leo Wiesner Jr., age 85, of Neillsville, died Thursday, September 17, 2020 at his residence east of Neillsville.

Leo Leroy Wiesner was born, at home in the Town of Seif, on April 3, 1935, the son of Leo and Neva (Rob) Wiesner. He attended Wild Rose Grade School in the Town of Seif, and then worked on the family farm. On May 9, 1959 Leo was united in marriage to Florence Wetzel at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. Leo was self-employed for 30 years as a mechanic and semi-truck driver. During this time, however, he was a member of the United States Army – National Guard for 9 years, he was employed at the Neillsville Police Department and for 39 years he was a member of the Clark County Sherriff’s Department, retiring in 2018.

When he was not working, Leo enjoyed fishing. He and Florence went fishing every Sunday for 15 years even during the winter. He also enjoyed cutting wood, hunting and mechanic work.

He is survived by his wife, of 61 years, Florence, five children, Tammy (Gary) Primeau of Neillsville, Annette (Pete) Edwardson of Plover, Carol (Donald) Mashin of Neillsville, John Wiesner of Neillsville, and Donald “Bugsie” Wiesner of Neillsville, seven grandchildren, Rollin Mashin, Caleb Wiesner, Sierra Handke and Aaron Wiesner all of Neillsville, Morgan Edwardson of Plover, Grahman Edwardson of Orlando, FL and Jean (Adam) Stanton of Marshfield, two great- grandchildren, Azaylee and Taevyn Stanton of Marshfield and a brother, Mike Wiesner of Neillsville.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Neva Wiesner, siblings, Dale, Jerry and Marjorie Wiesner, and two grandchildren, Benda Lee Primeau and Steven Rain.

A Memorial Service for Leo will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 26, 2020 at the Gesche Funeral Home in Neillsville. Pastor Terry Marg will officiate. Interment will be in the Town of Seif Cemetery with military honors performed by the Neillsville Veteran’s Council. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday and from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Saturday at the Gesche Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Caleb Wiesner, Rollin Mashin, Adam Stanton, Rex Roehl, Rodney Roehl and James Wetzel.

Online Condolences may be made at www.geschefh.com.  Gesche Funeral Home and Cremation Service is assisting Leo’s family with Funeral arrangements.

Leo's Memorial Service will be livestreamed on this site beginning at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 26, 2020.

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Additional Note

From The Clark County Sheriff’s Office:

It is with sadness we announce the passing of Retired Deputy Sheriff Leo Wiesner. Leo started his career with Clark County in September of 1979 and Retired in October of 2018. Leo also worked for the Neillsville Police Department from 1974-1984. Leo proudly served in the United States Army Reserve for 9 years. Leo was that guy! When someone was needed to take a transport or guard a scene in the middle of the night...Leo was there....when transports came in last minute, Leo was called, and he was there. Many of us had the opportunity to ride with Leo on those transports throughout the state, he was very quick to point out all of the good places to stop for lunch that were off the beaten path as he had been a truck driver for many years. Leo was a fixture in the Russell Park Campground where he spent many summer weekends patrolling the parks and making sure everyone was on their best behavior while having a good time. Leo will be missed by many, we are grateful for his service to the citizens of Clark County and the knowledge he shared with generations of young law enforcement officers.

Clark County 721.....10-42
RIP Deputy Wiesner