Leo Edward Smith

Leo Edward Smith was born in McHenry, IL. On the 29 th of November 1929. He died on January 14 th , 2025.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Lois, 3 children, 6 grandkids, 10 great-grandkids and 2 great-great-grandkids.

Leo was preceded in death by his parents, Josie and Esther; a son, Bernard; 3 brothers and his first wife.

He dedicated his life to Jehovah God on August 21 st, 1943, at the age of 14. A decision that shaped his life. He treasured his role as a volunteer sharing the Bible’s message with others, striving to put his service to Jehovah first. Leo’s love story with Lois began in 1962 at a roller rink in Janesville, Wisconsin. After studying the Bible with Lois, they were married on July 5th, 1964. After living in Illinois for 26 years they moved to Arkdale, WI in 1980. Lately moving to “town” and their current home.

One of the highlights of Leo’s life was the privilege he and Lois had in volunteering their time and resources, making multiple trips to New York to deliver parts and equipment to the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society for their printing factories.

Visitation for Leo will be held on February 8th, 2025, starting at 1 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1826 Hwy 13, Friendship, WI. A remembrance talk will follow at 2 p.m.

Leo’s unwavering faith in the Bible’s promise of a future paradise, where there will be no more sickness, pain, or death sustained him throughout his life.

Leo’s family finds comfort in and looks forward to the day when we will be reunited with him in that beautiful, peaceful future promised paradise.

Revelation 21:3,4