Leo A. Wiederien
April 23, 2015
Leo, 54, died Thursday, April 23, 2015 at home. He was born September 10, 1960 in Carroll, Iowa to Paul and Evelyn (Davis) Wiederien.
He enjoyed his Harley Davidson motorcycle, was an avid camper and hunter. Leo was an overall fix-it-man. Leo was born and raised on a farm and continued helping any chance he could.
Leo is survived by his loving wife, Janet; daughter Nicole (Drew) Sellner of Ankeny and their children, Aubrey and Kinley; son Brandon of Des Moines; siblings; Delynne Clausen of Omaha, NE, Bev (Don) Nepple of Carroll, Bill (Jennifer) of Carroll, Donna Parrish of Audubon and Ron (Kay) of Wichita, KS. His loving in-laws; Bec (Bill) Ocker, of Lincoln, NE, Barb (Steve) Willenborg, of Manning, Joe (Kim) Riesberg of Pocatello, ID, Jay (Carrie) Riesberg of Carroll and Illa Mae Riesberg of Coon Rapids along with many nieces and nephews. Leo is preceded in death by his parents, in laws; Harold H. Riesberg, Jack Riesberg, Jeff Riesberg and Steven Parrish.
Friends may visit with family from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Monday, April 27, 2015 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave. Des Moines. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at All Saints Catholic Church, 650 NE 52nd Ave, Des Moines, with burial at Highland Memory Gardens, reception following burial.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of Leo.
Online condolences to HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Diane Zubrod
04/28/2015
Janet, I am so sorry to receive this news from my Halbur family. Our thoughts and prayers are being sent to you and your family. My heart goes out to you.
Angela McClelland
04/28/2015
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We will miss your motorcycle drive by smiles and waves. Our prayers go out to your family during these difficult times. Thinking of you all. Dan, Angela, Scott and Max McClelland
william maher
04/28/2015
Jan
I am so sorry about your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers
Deb Brushaber, Karen Riley and Kerri Dicken
04/28/2015
Janet, Our hearts go out to you and your family. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
J.B. and Lynn Fane
04/28/2015
Janet and family so sorry to hear of your loss. We just heard other wise we would have been there. We are at a loss of words to express our sorrow. He was a great person and friend. He will be missed. Jim always enjoyed your visits since his illness. If you need anything please call. We love you both.
Dawn Lefler
04/27/2015
I am so sorry about your loss. Please know I am thinking of you Janet and all of your family. Lots of Hugs from me!!!
Trish Dyer
04/27/2015
Janet and family: I am so sorry for your unexpected loss. Janet-know that I am there when you want or need to talk. I am praying for the Wiederien family.
Kathy Schafer
04/27/2015
Janet and family - was so sorry to hear about your loss. Lee was such a great guy. Enjoyed getting to know all of your family. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you
Rose Christenson
04/27/2015
Janet I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this tough time. Please remember you are not alone through your healing. Rember the good times when you get down. Hang in there - Rose
Terri Garber
04/27/2015
I am so saddened and shocked at the loss you have faced. You are in my thoughts and prayers and will be for a long time to come. Who understands the when and why's? Only the Lord can answer for these are set upon by his watch and not ours. Cherish all the memories as I know you will!
Katherine Kelly
04/26/2015
I'm so sorry Janet, Nikki and Brandon. I wish so bad I could be there to pay my respects to such a wonderful person. Stay strong and know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. All my love,
Katie
JIM HUBER
04/26/2015
My heart goes out to the family of Leo. He was the best neighbor anyone could ask for. He was always a straight talker and was easy going. I will certainly miss the weekly, as I would call over the fence talks about what was happening now or coming up in the future. He would never tell me, but I know how proud he was when he surpassed me with his gardening. It will be lonely on both sides of this fence as I miss the roar of his Harley Davidson and the chatter of his voice. We all loved you very much.
Julie (Potthoff) Riesenberg
04/25/2015
We are deeply saddened by the news of Lee. Our prayers and thoughts are with you Janet and your family.
Christine Higgins
04/25/2015
My heart goes out to you and your family. I am so deeply sorry for your loss, you are in my prayers.
Kim Kelly
04/25/2015
So sorry to hear of your loss Janet. Pat and I extend our sympathy to all of your family.