Leroy Ohnemus
Leroy Walter Ohnemus, 65 of 722 West Collins, Mendon, died Saturday, April 3, 2010 in Blessing Hospital.
He was born May 2, 1944, in Quincy, a son of George Jr. and Katherine (Meyer) Valeu. Forty six years ago on April 4, 1964, he married Mary Bowen in St Edwards Catholic Church in Mendon. She survives.
Leroy attended Mendon Grade School, Unity High School and John Wood Community College. He was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church. Leroy was an avid golfer; he bowled for many years in a league at Unity Lanes in Mendon. He enjoyed working in the garden, was involved in home improvement projects and enjoyed attending athletic events for his grandchildren. He owned and cherished an antique ford tractor and enjoyed playing his guitar.
Leroy was employed at Speedrack for 23 years and has worked as a computer programmer at Knapheide Manufacture for the past 13 years. He grew very close to many of the guys that he worked with at Knapheide.
Leroy is survived by his wife, Mary; three children: John Ohnemus and his wife Terri of Loraine, Brien Ohnemus and his wife Dena of Quincy, daughter Lisa Thompson and her husband Mark of Ursa, nine grandchildren, Devan and Shelby Ohnemus of Loraine, Alisha, Bridgette and Grant Ohnemus of Quincy, Clayton, Cole, Cooper and Cage Thompson of Ursa; brother Ron Valeu and companion Karen of Quincy, sisters, Kathy Frese and her husband John of Mendon, Bonita Voth and her husband Brent of Mendon, Barbie Stolte of Mendon and Mary Jo Sapp of West Point. Numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives also survive.
Leroy was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Paul Valeu.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. at the Duker & Haugh at 10:00 a.m. in St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Blessing Foundation for Hospice, American Cancer Society, or to St. Francis Catholic Church. www.dukerandhaugh.com
It was a pleasure to have known and worked with Leroy for the last 14 years. We had a lot of good times at Kuesters and Knapheide. He taught me a lot and will be greatly missed.
MARY & FAMILY, ON BEHALF OF THE STAUFFER FAMILY, WE ARE ALL VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. OUR MOTHER WAS CECELIA, KATHERINE’S SISTER. MAY THE LORD GIVE YOU HIS PEACE THAT PASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING. WHAT A GLORIOUS TIME OF YEAR TO MEET THE LORD, RESURRECTION WEEKEND!
You have our sincere sympathy. Leroy was a great friend and I will remember the time we spent together on the golf course. David Stolte
So sorry to hear of your loss. Leroy will be sadly missed by many.
Thinking of all of the family.
Marty and Teresa
Clayton, Cole, Cooper, and Cage,
Sorry to hear about your grandpa.
Layne
Sorry for your loss.
My sincere sympathy to the Ohnemus family with Leroy’s death especially Mary, Kathy and John. Leroy will be long remembered for all he shared with classmates, family and friends. The Lord will give you the strength you need now and in the future. We look at the flowers and sun especially during this Easter season and remember his brightness to us and the family.
My prayers are with you.
Lisa & family –
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. I also need to apoligize for not making it to the visitation. I would have been there had I known. I didn’t find out until I was in Pittsfield Tuesday evening and knew I wouldn’t be back in time to make it to the funeral home. Know that you are in my thoughts – this will be a difficult time for you. Keep your family and friends close. I found just sitting, talking and remembering the good times helps to get through the tough days that lie ahead. Take care and keep in touch… Sherri