Leslie "Les" J. Chaloupka

Leslie J. Chaloupka, 84, of 122 Fanna Street, Fond du Lac, died Thursday, August 23, 2007, at Hospice Home of Hope. He was born a son of Adolph J. and Mildred Strouf Chaloupka on September 26, 1922 in Manitowoc County. Leslie married F. Louise Johnston on June 5, 1948 at First Presbyterian Church, Oshkosh. He was a graduate of Mishicot High School Class of 1939. He attended Manitowoc County Normal School, graduating in 1941. Les taught at Lakeside School, a rural one room school, in Manitowoc County prior to serving in the U.S. Army 252nd Field Artillery Battalion from 1943-1946. He served in the European Theater of Operation. Les returned to Oshkosh Teacher’s College earning a Bachelor of Science Degree. He also earned a Masters Degree from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Les taught school for seven years at Lincoln and McKinley Schools, Fond du Lac, and also five years in Racine. He was the principal at Washington, Fahey, and Chegwin Elementary Schools from 1960-1984 until his retirement. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Fond du Lac, where he served as an Elder, Deacon, and choir member. He also served as Clerk of Session and was a representative to Winnebago Presbytery.Les was a member of the National Education Association, Wisconsin Education Association, Wisconsin Elementary Principals Association, and Fond du Lac Noon Kiwanis Club. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Louise; three children: Jean Ann (Mark) Scherer of Appleton, John (Janet) Chaloupka of Ormond Beach, Florida, Susan (Joe) Herman of Appleton; nine grandchildren: Sara and Benjamin Scherer, Beth (Cory) Mohr, Abigail and Drew Herman, Clinton (Jessica) Chaloupka, Justin (Jennifer) Chaloupka, Scott (Sally) Hastings, Todd (Cheryl) Hastings; two great-grandchildren: William Mohr and Madison Hastings; a brother, Allan (Kathleen “Katie”) Chaloupka of Denmark, Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters: Joan Alioto and Elaine LaViolette. A memorial service will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 25, 2007, at First Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Barbara Carmichael officiating. Private burial will take place in Melnik Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Melnik, Wisconsin. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established.

Leslie "Les" J. Chaloupka

September 26, 1922 - August 23, 2007