Evelyn C. Leu

Evelyn C. Leu, 98, passed away peacefully at home, on Friday, April 9, 2010, where she was cared for by her family and Hospice Hope. Evelyn’s health had gradually deteriorated with normal aging and the onset of blindness in 2004. She was a courageous, positive minded woman who was able to appreciate each day and made the best of her life. She was born on June 5, 1911, the youngest of three children born to Ernest J. and Marie Reschke Meyer.Evelyn married Harold W. Leu on August 23, 1933 at St. Stephen’s Church, Rogersville. They had three children. Harold died in 1948, from a massive heart attack and Evelyn went on to raise their children on her own. She was proud of this accomplishment and proud of her family.She graduated from Fond du Lac Senior High School in 1929. She attended Fond du Lac County Normal School and later graduated from Marian College. She received a Bachelor’s Degree with a major in elementary education. Evelyn began her teaching career at Fond du Lac School District #1. She then taught at Willow Lawn, which has since been moved to the grounds at the Galloway Village. She hand wrote the lesson plan which appears on the blackboard. She then taught at Marblehead, Eldorado, James Otis Elementary School, Friendship Schools, evening classes at Moraine Park Technical School, McKinley School, and eventually retired from Roberts School in 1976.Evelyn was an active and devoted member of Immanuel-Trinity Lutheran Church, Fond du Lac. She was a superintendent and instructor in the Sunday School Program, taught Summer Bible School, and Catechism Classes. Evelyn was involved in the Martha Circle and the Chancel Guild. Personally, she enjoyed music, playing cards, reading, traveling, crocheting, sewing, gardening and spending time with her family.She is survived by two children: Thomas (Carol) Leu and Mary Jane Leu, both of Fond du Lac; four grandchildren: Angela Leu (Tony Metallo) of Fond du Lac, Joel (Elizabeth) Leu of San Francisco, Zoe Leu and Phoebe Leu, both of Fond du Lac; three great-grandchildren: Maggie and Charlie Leu (children of Joel and Elizabeth), and Eloisa Leu-Metallo (daughter of Angela and Tony). Also surviving are nieces: Janet (Wayne) Huehns, Delores Brookins, Yvonne (Gary) Baker, and Janice (Jim) Paul; and nephews: Don (Helen) Meyer, Gerry (Elaine) Meyer, Glen (Linda) Meyer, Marvin (Florence) Grahl, and Gerald (Susan) Leu. She is also survived by extended family, friends, and many adults who she taught as children.She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harold; her son, Ronald Leu; a sister and brother-in-law, Edith (Ernest) Grahl; and a brother and sister-in-law, Fred (Ethel) Meyer; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Lester (Ruth) Leu; two nieces: Marion Domenget and Arlene Redman; and a special friend, Susan Lopau.The funeral service will be held at noon on Friday, April 23, 2010, at Mach Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 31 E. Division Street, Fond du Lac, with Rev. David Pavesic officiating. Burial will follow in Rogersville Cemetery.The visitation will be on Friday at Mach Funeral Chapel & Crematory from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to Immanuel-Trinity Lutheran Church.

Evelyn C. Leu

June 5, 1911 - April 9, 2010