Leonard Otto Suhr
Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in
Adams, Wisconsin. Rev. John Krebs will officiate. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday at Immanuel Lutheran Church.
Interment will be at the Chapel Hill Gardens West Funeral Home & Cemetery, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois at a later date.
Leonard was born February 27, 1928 in Oak Park, Illinois to Otto W. and Ernestine (Licht) Suhr. He graduated from St. John’s Grammar School in Forrest Park, IL and Proviso High School in 1945. Leonard then went to college where he studied accounting. He was a veteran of the Korean War – serving in the Army. He married Esther Grace Schroeppel on May 16, 1958 in River Forrest, IL. They made their home in Oak Park and Lombard, IL before moving to Adams in 1973 – where they owned and operated the Oak Crest Motel. Later, Leonard became a real estate agent for Scotty Realty, Belva Parr Realty, and retired with Coldwell Banker Realty.
Leonard was a man of many interests, he loved computers, built a television, rock polishing, making wine, photography, art, and reading.
Leonard was a member of Adams City Council for many years and the Immanuel Lutheran Church.
Memorials may be directed in Leonard’s memory to Immanuel Lutheran Church.
Leonard was preceded in death by his parents: Otto W. and Ernestine Suhr; and brother, Richard L. Suhr.
Survivors:
Wife: Esther G. Suhr of Adams, WI
Son: Michael (Deborah) Suhr of Front Royal, VA
Grandchildren: Evan, Jordan, Hannah, and Bethany
Brother-in-law: Leslie Schroeppel of Washington, D.C.
Brother-in-law: Roy Schroeppel of Hillside, IL
Sister-in-law: Susan (Leon) Woller of Wausau, WI
Nephew: Jeremy Woller of Wausau, WI
Nephew: Joshua (Holly) Woller of Wausau, WI
Great-Niece: Brittney of Wausau, WI
Niece: Jessica (Zachary) Lewis of Savage, MN
Great-Nieces: Zoey and Morgan of Savage, MN
Sister-in-law: Patricia Suhr of Kendall, NY
Niece: Amy (Steve) Barrett of Kendall, NY
Great-Niece: Abigail of Kendall, NY
Great-Nephew: Brandon of Kendall, NY
Nephew: Todd Suhr of Clawson, MI
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Visit www.roseberrys.com to leave online condolences.
Esther, Mike and family. Sorry for your loss. Your family meant so much to me while I was growing up. My prayers are with you. Jeff Georgeson.
Esther and Mike,
Condolences to your and your family. Leonard was such a nice person, and a good neighbor. Our thoughts are with you during this time.
Very sorry to hear of the passing of Len, he was a great guy, a good man who will be missed. Prayers go out to his family.
Leonard was a great guy and had a great sense of humor. I enjoyed working with him through his years of Real Estate and even his visits after. He will truly be missed! Sorry for your loss! Thoughts and prayers with the family!
Mike, Esther and family; You have my deepest condolences. I am so blessed to have gotten to know Len . He was such a good person and will be missed!
Esther and family….Worked with Len at Coldwell Banker for years and we always had a good laugh when he told his
jokes. He was a kind man and he will be missed by all who knew him. Es, if Gordon and I can help in any way, please
let us know. Mary Lee and Gordie
Leonard and I used to have such fun at the title company Christmas party and later at real estate office one. He was great to work with. My sympathy to you all. He lived a good life!
So sorry for your loss. Leonard was such a nice man when he worked with Belva he was always fun to talk to.