Leon G. Strzok, age 57, of the town of West Bend, passed away on Saturday, May 19, in the comfort of his home with his loving wife by his side.
He was born on January 22, 1950, in Milwaukee, to the late Leon and Gladys (nee Krimkowski) Strzok. Leon loved his country and was proud to enlist in the United States Army serving two tours of duty as a combat engineer in Vietnam from 1968 until 1970. Following his return from the service, Leon was working as an operating engineer. He was working for Traylor Brothers until a work related injury forced him into early retirement in 1990. Leon enjoyed his career and the adrenaline rush that he would get from working in the underground tunneling business. Before his injury, Leon enjoyed hunting. He was an avid fisherman and loved being outdoors. He was united in marriage to Patty Wierman, on October 26, 1991, at St. Ann's Chapel in Milwaukee. Leon was very spiritual in Native American culture and enjoyed making Native American crafts.
Leon is survived by his loving wife, Patty; his three children, Kevin (Moe) Strzok of Vancouver Island, BC Canada, Dawn (Mark) Wettig of Easton Washington, and Jessie (Sam) Nye of Hudson; and three grandchildren, Makayla and Zackary Nye of Hudson, and Jayden Strzok of Vancouver Island, BC Canada. He is further survived by his brother, Robert (Ellen) Strzok of Oak Creek; his two sisters, Marcy Strzok of Milwaukee, and Cindy (Rex) Deal of Waldo; special friends, John and Laura Hayes; and many other dear relatives and close friends.
In honor of Leon's wishes a private family service will be held.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of the Aurora VNA Hospice, especially Bonnie, for all of the love and support that was given to Leon and his family during this difficult time.