Omaha – Leo Wilwerding , age 88 years, died peacefully at home on April 10, 2019. Preceded in death by wife Marlene and son David; parents William and Marie Wilwerding; brothers Frank, Don, and Bob and James Wilwerding; Sister Irene Wilwerding. Survived by his brother Dennis Wilwerding of Littleton Colorado, sister Maureen Duffy of Wauwatosa WI; sons Terry Wilwerding DDS (Sue), James Wilwerding (Kathleen), Richard Wilwerding (Lori), Michael Wilwerding; daughters Joan Wilwerding, Sue Criss (Steve), Jean Peck (Kirk), Diane Horner (Ron), Donna Marcuzzo; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. Special Friend Laverna Spitzenberger.
Leo’s body was donated to Creighton University School of Medicine. A Celebration of Life Memorial Mass will be held at St. Cecilia’s Cathedral 701 N 40th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68131 on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 11:00 AM with Visitation 10:00 – 11:00 AM preceding the Memorial Mass.
Leo has requested memorials be sent to St. Cecilia’s Cathedral.
Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – 108th Street Chapel; 2727 N 108th St – Omaha, NE – 402-496-9000; www.RoederMortuary.com
Leo was a true friend- an great neighbor- a teacher if one wanted to learn – discipline was also a strong suit – a protector – a first responder – extra set of hands when needed and offer help numerous of times – a creator of fun from gym items on a play ground to ice rinks in the back yard
Yes he was all so thanks for the fun and help over the years
Most rememberable – a few years ago stop by the old neighborhood and saw Leo and he knew right away who I was. He told me to come which my daughter and I did – tour the house – the backyard play set and showed my daughter who was 36 and I 60+ I climb the tower, slid down the pole without breaking anything thanks Leo for the memories
Leo- Mr. Wilwerding, taught me was OK to be afraid but to face your fears – When Joan and I were 14-15 years old he met us up at the Duchesne parking lot with his motorcyle and taught us both to drive the motorcycle! Almost scared me to death but also impressed me that he had confidence in both of us that we could drive it. So we did – course I never drove another but knew how to if I ever needed to.