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Leo Wach
TODAY’S SERVICE FOR LEO WACH HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL TOMORROW, TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2021 at 2:00 PM at ST. CASIMIR CATHOLIC CHURCH IN WELLS. STAY HOME AND STAY SAFE. WE WILL SEE YOU TOMORROW.
Leo Joseph Wach, age 87, of Albert Lea, MN, formally of Wells, died Monday, March 8, 2021 at his home in Albert Lea, MN. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 2:00 PM on TUESday, March 16, 2021 at St. Casimir Catholic Church in Wells, MN, with Father Greg Havel officiating. Visitation WAS Sunday, March 14, 2021 from 2:00-5:00 PM at Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells, MN. Military Honors will be accorded by the Wells Color Guard. Interment will be at St. Casimir Catholic Cemetery in Wells, MN. Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells is assisting the family. Masks will be required and social distancing guidelines will be followed. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.brussheitner.com
Leo Joseph was born March 27, 1933 in Minnesota Lake Township in Faribault County, MN, the son of Herman & Leola (Leininger) Wach. He attended Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School in Easton thru 8th Grade and graduated from Wells High School. The class of 1951. After high school he joined the United States Army and served from Sept. 15, 1953-July 1955. Leo married Elaine Erna Mogensen on April 16, 1959 and to this union, Lars was born. Leo served as Treasurer of the Clark Township Board for over 36 years. He was Director of the Wells Ambulance Board, Director of the MN Waxy Corn Growers Association, a member of the Wells VFW, Wells American Legion, Wells Lions, and a member of St. Casimir Catholic Church in Wells.
Leo was preceded in death by his parents; sister: Marlene (Donald) Staloch.
Leo is survived by his wife: Elaine Wach of Albert Lea, MN; son Lars Wach of Inver Grove Heights, MN; brother: Dale (Marion) Wach of Kasota, MN; numerous nieces, nephews and their families.
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Sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincere Sympathy to Elaine & Family. Your in our Thoughts & Prayers. 🇺🇸
So sorry to see this. I will keep you in our prayers.
So sorry for your loss
Dear Lars
Thank you for your call the other day. We are all here in Denmark 🇩🇰 very sorry for your loss.
You will be in our thoughts. Hope you and Elaine are ok.
On behalf of all your relatives in Denmark
Regards
Ole 🇩🇰
Keeping you and your mom in our prayers. We will miss Leo, he’s a dear friend and great neighbor!
My deepest sympathy Lars and Elaine for your loss. Leo was a very special gentleman and a great neighbor when we were growing up. My thoughts are with you and your family.
My deepest sympathy to Elaine and Lars. Will miss chatting with and laughing with Leo. My father (Dick Brandt) and Leo were life-long friends, starting in their school years. I was one of Leo & Elaine’s evening babysitters. Love and hugs, Elaine & Lars. He will be missed.
Sorry for your loss, fun to talk too about the good old days!
Lars and Elaine,
So sorry to read about Leo. Wish I would have known about Leo’s passing. I would have come either Sunday or Tuesday. My sympathy and prayers to all your family.
So very sorry for your loss he was a great person
So sorry for your loss. We will miss seeing Leo sitting in front of his house.
Our deepest sympathies.
I am sorry for your loss. You are all nestled gently in my thoughts and prayers.
We are so sorry for your loss. Take care, dear friend.
Met Leo through the Lions and always enjoyed chatting with him.
Lars, I am so sorry to hear about your father. Prayers to you and your mom.