Leo Elsbury

LEO ELSBURY

Marion

Leo Eugene Elsbury, 77, of Marion, formerly of Alburnett, passed away Friday, Aug. 21, 2015, at his residence. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Marion, conducted by Father O'Connor. Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, with a Scripture service beginning at 4 p.m. Visitation also will be Tuesday, Aug. 25, at the funeral home from 9 to 10 a.m. Burial: Mount Calvary Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, with military rites provided by American Legion Post 298.

Survivors include his daughters, Vicky (Tom) Kennedy of Dyersville and Kristine Gibson (Jeff Demmel) of South Amana; son, Douglas (Deb) Elsbury of Mount Vernon; seven grandchildren, Mitch, Brad and Danielle Kennedy, Beth and Brenner Gibson and Spencer and Kate Elsbury; brothers, Fred (Diane) Elsbury and Larry (Mary) Elsbury, both of Lamont; and sisters, Jean Cue of Oelwein and Dianne (Roger) Bolsinger of Garber.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Janice, on March 11, 1985; parents; and granddaughter, Morgan.

Leo was born May 1, 1938, in Manchester, to Leonard and Reka (Kruger) Elsbury. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Leo married Janice Vorwald on April 25, 1964, in Garnavillo. He traveled the country with the Wilson's Clydesdales eight-horse hitch attending numerous parades and events. He was employed by Wilson/Farmstead until 1990. He then drove truck and worked for the Iowa DOT.

Leo was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and American Legion Post 298.

He enjoyed socializing and playing cards with his friends. He was an avid Chicago Cubs fan. Leo was happiest when socializing with his family, friends and grandchildren.

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