Harold âGeneâ Leatherman, age 58, of Adams, Wisconsin passed away on September 2, 2010 at the Lifecare Hospital of Wisconsin in Pewaukee, Wisconsin.
A memorial gathering will be on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 from 1:00p.m. until 3:00p.m. at Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Gene was born June 27, 1952 in Waukegan, Illinois to Fred Leatherman and Katherine Corzine.
He married Sherry J. Jones on March 23, 1993 in Adams, Wisconsin.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred & Katherine Leatherman; sister: Linda (Jack) Corr; grandparents: Virgil & Dorothy Clark; uncle: Blaine (Mary) Leatherman.
Survivors:
Wife: Sherry Leatherman of Adams, Wisconsin
Son: Freddy (Jessica Hurley) Leatherman of Gurnee, Illinois
Daughter: Jillian (Joseph) Penge of Gurnee, Illinois
Daughter: Tracy (Tracy Wienke) Leatherman of Antioch, Illinois
Sister: Rita of Zion, Illinois
Brother: John Leatherman of Waukegan, Illinois
Brother: Jimmy Leatherman of Elroy, Wisconsin
10 grandchildren
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
Sherry,and family :
We could not imagine the pain you are going through,We are truly sorry for your loss.
My mom once told me that our lives are like a book constant ups & downs,constant changes chapter by chapter. But once our book is finished it is up to our loved ones to keep reading that book,Because our memories being read are the ones that keep our lives going on FOREVER !!!!!
Gene ( Our Friend )Its been years!!!! It was great talking to you after such a long time .Remembering some of the wild and crazy things we did when we were all young ,and dumb (lol) and full of fun. We had lots of goodtimes in the good old racing days,and we have lots of memories that will last forever. RIP ( My friend )
Sherry,and Family:
We could not imagine the pain you and your family are through , W truly are sorry for your loss.
Sherry,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you now & always. No more pain or sorry for him now. Only Joy and Everlasting Peace!
Love your Friends from Chicago (to the Best Waitress/Friend)
Rick & Chris Thomason
Chicago
You all are in our thoughts and prayers
We wanted to say thank you to you all for showing your condolences and respect even to those of you who couldnt attend the services our father and husband is finally at peace now and in our prayers. THANK YOU ALL AGAIN
My condolences and prayers go out to your family. I hadn’t seen Gene in many years, but still remember the good times when we were all young and carefree’ racing around and scooping in Waukegan. I was married to one of his good friends’ Don Kimmell.
Sherry and family- We will all miss Gene greatly. You are good neighbors and those are hard to find. I’ll miss his smiling face greeting me every visit to Adams. I wish I could make it on Tuesday. Please know that our hearts are with you.
Sherry, sorry we cant be there for you. Lori’s dad died and we have family coming in tomorrow for the funeral. You have our deepest sympathies.
Steve
Sherry, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in our thought & prayers. p.s. I do not know if you knew or not but we moved to FL almost 2 years ago. Ron worked for the Rail Road & would stop at the many places you waitressed & give you a hard time esp. Marvin, but you gave it right back. We know Gene suffered for a long time & know know he is a peace.
Sandy & Ron Bernhagen
To the extended Leatherman Family,
Here on earth our first instinct is to grieve our loss.
To anyone who was with him or knew him in these last few years knows Genes passing should not be sad but should be thought of as a comfort….not only for us but for him as well. He is finally at peace and no more pain, no more suffering. Now is the time to rejoice in our memories of Gene. He will live on through his three children and be seen through them each and every day as Jillian is the spitting image of him and Tracy and Freddy, I can catc glimpses of him in the both of you.
As long as you keep him in your heart and keep his memories alive,
he will always be just a prayer away…
Much love & Big Hugs
Sally Goodman
Sherry, May God comfort you during this difficult time. Hold your memories close. You have our deepest sympathy.
Gene you will be missed greatly. Taking care of you we had good times and bad. I love you Buddy. youre special friend, neighbor, and nurse. Love Nancy and Phil
Sherry, please know that I will believe that Gene is comforted and enjoying his new time. Please take care of yourself and if I can assist you in any way, please let me know. Thinking of you often.
Sherry, I don’t know if you remember me or not, but I just saw that Gene was on here. I am so sorry for your loss. Gene was a great man. No matter how bad things were, Gene could always find ways to laugh it off and always seemed to make treating him more enjoyable. Take care of yourself and God Bless.
Sherry and Family….I hope that time brings you comfort….and I hope you know that I truly enjoyed being a part of his fight to live…What a wonderful pic you posted of him…it truly captured his happy side. Take care!!! Many prayers sent your way