| Survivors include his children: Timothy, Wyoming, IA; Kathleen, Scottsdale, AZ; Kevin, Longmont, CO; Nelly (Randy) Bodeen, Mason City, IA; Michael (Gloria), Dyersville, IA; Patrick, Cedar Rapids, IA; Maryellen Carr, Charles City, IA; Christopher (Brenda), Marion, IA; 27 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren (2nd grandchild, Philomenia, born 7:10 pm the day Leo J died) and brother Kenneth (Fran), Walnut Creek, CA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Genevieve in 1977, granddaughters Kelly and Heather in 1989 and a sister, Helen Montague. Leo J. was born July 3, 1914 to John and Rose (Morgan) Kelly in New Albin, IA. After graduating from Iowa State University with a degree in Creamery Management, Leo served in the Navy during WWII from March 1942 to December 1945. He married Genevieve Drew on December 4, 1943 and together they had 8 children. In addition to managing creameries, Leo owned the bowling alley in New Hampton, IA from 1950-1957. After selling the bowling alley in 1957, he managed the Nashua, IA creamery from 1957-1977, moving his family to Charles City in 1958. Subsequent to the closing of the Nashua Creamery in 1977, Leo worked in sales management for Farm-a-Con. During retirement, he worked at All-States and then at his sons company, Circle Computer Resources, Cedar Rapids, aschief cook and bottle washer until spring 2005. Leo Js first love was Genevieve, his wife, and children; his second was the Green Bay Packers. Leo J would like to be remembered as one of the Last of the Old Time Buttermakers. |
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