Leon J. Drath, of Gillett, 81, who loved Jesus, went to be with our Lord on Jan. 28, 2015, surrounded by his family. He was born on Sept. 7, 1933, to the late Adolph and Leona (nee: Patzer) Drath in Milwaukee.
He proudly served in the U.S. Army, receiving a medal of Good Conduct upon his return from Germany. Leon and Lulabelle (nee: Braun) were united in marriage on Feb. 10, 1962, in Gillett. Leon worked at Briggs & Stratton, in Wauwatosa, as a tool and die maker. He was a member of Hillside Assembly of God Church in Gillett. Leon loved helping and spending time with his family. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and teaching Sunday school.
Leon is survived by his loving wife, Lulabelle Drath; his daughters, Karla (Terry) Price, of Sussex, Judy (Chuck) Truax, of Bonduel; grandchildren, David, Kari (Paul), Daniel, Kristina (Shay), Melissa (Drew), Jessica, Nathan, CJ (Jilane) , Alex; great-grandchildren, Jaxson, Noah, Kinslee, Zeeten, Naj; sister, Dolores (Clay) Juno, of Brookfield; aunts, Edna Miller, of Coleman, Helen Drath, of Oconto Falls; along with special brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Friends may call from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 2, 2015, at Hillside Assembly of God Church in Gillett. Funeral service will take place at 1 p.m. with Pastor Paul Carlson officiating. Burial will take place following the funeral service at Wanderers Rest Cemetery in Gillett with military honors provided by Gillett American Legion.
A special thank you to our family and friends, including our church family, for your love and prayers. Also a special thank you to Holly Spletzer, MSN, FNP-C and Woodland Village Nursing Home staff, for their special care, love and prayers.
Kuehl Funeral Home, 920-855-2144, of Gillett, is serving the family of Leon J. Drath.
Online condolences may be expressed at kuehlfuneralhome.com.
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