Obit: Leu, Helen V. (1934 - 2023)

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

Surnames: Leu, Ohlinger, Apfelbeck Eisner, Hince, Weber, Boneske, Kramas, Miller, Chris, Oudenhoven

----Source: Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home (Abbotsford, Clark Co., WI) 2/10/2023

Leu, Helen V. (10 February 1934 - 10 February 2023)

Helen V Leu, age 89, of Abbotsford, passed away with her loving husband by her side on Friday, February 10, 2023, at the Colonial Center in Colby under the tender care of hospice.

Helen was born on February 10, 1934, the daughter of Carl and Margaret (Ohlinger) Apfelbeck in the Town of Hull. She was united in marriage to Duane “Butch” Leu, Sr. on December 28, 1960, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Colby. Helen worked at Wonder Wash Car Wash, Marathon Electric, Badger Baskets and Motorola. She also took care of her children, including her grandchildren.

Helen played the guitar and sang with her sisters at Whispering Pines Dance Hall in rural Abbotsford. Most importantly, she loved and cherished her family.

Helen is survived by her husband of 62 years, Duane “Butch” Sr.; four children: Lisa (Allan) Eisner of Rib Lake, Duane “Duke” (Kristina) Jr. of Stetsonville, Lance (Jodi) of Medford and Linc (Tiffany) of Mosinee; a daughter-in-law, Lisa Hince; 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She is further survived by seven siblings: Arnold (Evelyn) Apfelbeck of Medford, Lucille Weber of IL, Caroline “Pat” (Roy) Boneske of Athens, Agnes Weber of Antioch, IL, Raymond (Marlene) Apfelbeck of Rib Mountain, Robert Apfelbeck of Mosinee and Dorothy (Dave) Kramas of Darien; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her son, Lonnie Sr.; her grandson, Landon; eight siblings: Gilbert, John, Leon, Bernice Miller, Claude, Hubert, Rosemary Chris, and Andrew.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Abbotsford. Interment will follow at the St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Colby. Father Timothy Oudenhoven will officiate. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until time of service Wednesday at the church. A live stream will be available for those unable to attend on the Maurina Schilling Funeral Home Facebook page or after the service anytime on Facebook or the website.

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