In loving memory

Leo S. Serd Jr.

March 27, 1935 – November 3, 2024

Lived 89 years

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The world Leo knew

Family milestones in gold, history for context

1935

Born March 27

1939

Leo was 4 when "The Wizard of Oz" opened in theaters

1942

Leo was 7 when Bing Crosby recorded "White Christmas"

1959

Leo was 24 when Barbie made her debut

1964

Leo was 29 when President Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act

1971

Leo was 36 when Walt Disney World opened in Florida

1989

Leo was 54 when "The Simpsons" debuted as a series

1998

Leo was 63 when Google was founded

2004

Leo was 69 when Facebook was launched

2016

Leo was 81 when Pokemon Go sent millions outdoors hunting creatures

2022

Leo was 87 when Queen Elizabeth II died after 70 years on the throne

2024

Passed away November 3, age 89

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Valerie Gensel 18w

2026 Father’s Day

Happy Father’s Day Dad. I miss talking to you today.

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Valerie Gensel 24w

70th wedding Anniversary

Today is your 70th wedding anniversary! we love your Dad!

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Valerie Gensel 44w

Merry Christmas Dad!

Thinking of you ! Merry CHRISTmas!

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Valerie Gensel 51w

One year

Dad, missing you today and everyday! Love Valerie

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Valerie Gensel 71w

Father’s Day

Hi dad! Happy Father’s Day. We miss you and your coversations!! Love,

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Valerie Gensel 78w

thinking of you today as always

It is springtime and your favorite time to plant. Everytime I see something blooming I see you!

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Valerie Gensel 83w

Happy Birthday Grandpa and Dad!

As always “thinking of you and Happy Birthday “.

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Sherry Serd 83w

Birthday

Happy birthday to my husband, Leo Serd on his 90 birthday. We spent 68 wonderful years together. Miss you so much, wish you were here.

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Sherry Serd 96w

Merry Christmas, honey

miss you on this first Christmas that you’re not with us

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Valerie Gensel 96w

A text with his daughter….

Expressing his love for Sherry!

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Valerie Gensel 96w

A thrist to learn and live!

Leo was a Son, Cousin, Brother, Husband, Father, Grandpa and Great Grandpa, in the Navy Reserve, a friend, fisherman, hunter, craftsman, tradesman, a Church goer, a great thinker, an organizer, gardener, bread maker, fish fryer, and traveler. Sixty-two years ago he built the house where he and his wife Sherry of 68 years resided. That was his pride and a representation of his hard work. Leo was not one to be in the limelight and a hypocrite he was not. You could hear him debate any topic while representing facts and his volume of knowledge. He was a passionate fan of the Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears and University of Illinois. He treasured his family, Church, fishing and hunting cronies. When someone needed help he would be the one to repair anything! At the same time he could captivate you with his stories and laugher! His passion for gardening was explosive! His green thumb would make any vegetable, plant or flower be filled with an eagerness to bloom. Leo was not one to sit around but one who made things happen. With his mind and hands, ideas would come to fruition. His intellect was high and his spirit luminous and I am glad he is my dad!