Leon Griesbach

On Sunday, May 5, 2024, Leon A. Griesbach, age 83 of Black Creek, was peacefully called to his heavenly home surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with Parkinson's and dementia.

Leon was born on January 17, 1941 son of the late Henry and Catherine (Diermeier) Griesbach. On August 29, 1964 Leon married the love of his life, Kathleen (Kettner) at St. Mary's Catholic Church Greenville. They had 59 beautiful years together raising their three children and in the later years enjoying their grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Leon worked on building houses after high school. He then went into the Plumbers and Fitters Union and worked as a mechanical contractor for 40 years retiring in 2004. After retirement, Leon and Kathy had more time to enjoy boating, traveling and wintering in Texas.

Leon is survived by his wife, Kathy; children: Tina (Todd) Kahler, Lee (Michelle A.) Griesbach, and Michelle K. Griesbach; grandchildren: Cheri (Brandon) Baumruk, Michael (Anna) Kahler, Mitchell (Maria) Kahler, Matt, Anna, and Eric Griesbach; great-grandchildren: Brooklyn, Sedona, Mason, Thea, and Zoey; brother, Jim (Loretta) Griesbach; brothers-in-law: Robert Francart, Maynard (Rosie) Kettner; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Leon was preceded in death by his parents: Henry and Catherine Griesbach; sisters: Jeanette Griesbach, Helen Francart; father-in-law and mother-in law: Andy and Rose Kettner; brother-in law, Robert Kettner; brother and sister-in law: Jerome and Esther Kettner; niece, Lori Weyers; and nephew Randy Kettner.

Visitation for Leon will take place on Friday, May 10, 2024 at St. Edward Catholic parish in Mackville from 9:30 am until the funeral mass at 12 noon with Fr. Robert Chinappan and Deacon Jeff Hofacker officiating. Burial will take place at the parish cemetery.

Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour, is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed to Leon's family at www.muehlboettcher.com

Leon has been surrounded by many loving and helpful friends, family, and neighbors throughout this difficult time. The family would like to thank Compassus Hospice of Green Bay for their team's care and Good Shepherd Nursing Home and their wonderful staff. We would like to thank all the wonderful friends and neighbors who helped Kathy take care of Leon and visited at Good Shepherd. Leon was always known for his outgoing personality and firm handshake. He will be forever missed.