Obit: Sopiarz, Leon E. (1920 - 2012)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:  dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Sopiarz, Zukowski, Maslowski, McHeffey, Lipinski, Jensen

----Source: Thorp Courier (Thorp, Clark Co., WI) 9/5/2012

Sopiarz, Leon E. (15 March 1920 - 28 August 2012)

Leon E. Sopiarz went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012. He was born in Thorp, WI on Mar. 15, 1920.

He was preceded in death by four sisters: Matilda Zukowski, Betty Maslowski, Helen McHeffey, and Valeria Lipinski; and five brothers: Joe, Edward, Albin, Walter, and Frankie.

He will be sadly missed by his sister, Dolores Jensen; brother, John Sopiarz; and 42 nieces & nephews. He lived most of his years in Chicago, IL and proudly worked for Hotpoint/GE for 35 years. In recent years he resided and was well cared for at Heritage Court in Eau Claire, WI. He enjoyed making people smile with his humor and quick wit. His passions were his family and his commitment to our Lord and Savior.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Bernard-St. Hedwig Catholic Church, 111 North Church St., Thorp, WI. Burial followed in St. Hedwig’s Catholic Cemetery. Visitation was held from 9:30 a.m. until time of service at the church.