- CASHTON - Paul George Leis, 76, of rural Cashton passed away unexpectedly Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center. His loving family was by his side.
Paul was born Feb. 22, 1933, to Tony and Anna (Marx) Leis in the Town of Jefferson. His siblings included Herbert Leis (deceased), LeRoy Leis, (deceased), Marie Whitehead, Walter Leis (deceased), Eleanor Leis (deceased), Rose Ann Hundt, James Leis and Kenneth Leis.
He graduated from Cashton High School. He was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Donna (Hurtz) on April 4, 1951, at St Peter's Catholic Church in Middle Ridge. He was a farmer and welder by trade. Paul's true passion was his family. Some of the legacy for the love of his family is in the form of a "party house" which was built specifically for and is being used for the many celebrations of a very large and ever-growing family. He enjoyed a Sunday drive even though it might be a Wednesday or Thursday and was always ready for a good game of cards.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Donna, and their 11 children, Rodney M. (Karen) Leis of Houston, Diane (Dave) Schwarz of Cashton, Dennis (Karen) Leis of Sparta, Steve Leis of Sparta, Michelle (Robert) Brown of Cashton, Greg (Julie) Leis of Cashton, Laurel (Ken) Gotz of Holmen, Bridget (Mark) Mlsna of Cashton, Thomas (Shelly) Leis of Sparta, Kelly (Jane) Leis of Cashton, and Christine (Steve) Roberts of La Crescent, Minn.
He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren, Stephanie Mouton, Adrianne Micheletto, Karly Anderson, Grace Leis, Sara Cook, David Schwarz, Jesse Schwarz, Beckie Hemmersbach, Matthew Leis (deceased), Melody Leis, Michael Leis, Mandy Leis, Chastity Mashak, Gabe Leis, Tony Brown, Adam Brown, Scott Brown, Chad Leis, Jeremy Leis, Ashley Sondreal, Rob Gotz, Sandra Gotz, Eric Mlsna, Charlie Mlsna, Tyler Mlsna, Hailey Leis, Austin Leis (deceased), Vanessa Leis, Morganne Leis, Lisa Roberts, Joe Roberts, Nick Roberts and Mitchell Roberts.
"Great Grandpa" will be missed by Colette and Claire Mouton, Gavin Micheletto, Ryder and Nash Anderson, Ethan, Aiden and Quinn Cook, Vincent, Adelaide and Elise Schwarz, Isaac, Faith and Noah Hemmersbach, Bradley and Audrina Schwarz, Devan and Dawson Mashak, Madeline, Addison and Hayden Leis, Vivian Brown, Avery, Aaron and Tammi Leis, Lucas Gotz, Parker Mlsna, Taneesha and Kasey Roberts, with six more great-grandchildren expected soon.
Although he will be dearly missed, we know that he will be smiling upon us and in his special way telling us to "keep smiling."
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Middle Ridge. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Family and friends are invited for visitation from
5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, with 7:30 p.m. rosary being said, all at the church. Visitation will also be at 10 a.m. until the time of services Thursday at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family would like memorials to be given to St. Peter Catholic Church Cemetery in Middle Ridge in Paul's name. Online condolences may be offered at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com. Torkelson Funeral Home in Cashton is assisting the family with arrangements.
Paul's family wishes to thank the Gundersen Lutheran staff who have taken exceptional care of their dad over the years.
Sunday, November 29, 2009 12:05 am
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