Leonard Gilson

January 12, 1944
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April 11, 2019

Leonard H. Gilson, 75, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019. On January 12, 1944, he was born in Dycksville, to the late Fred and Myrtle (Vincent) Gilson. On November 25, 1978, he married Judy A. Depeau in Champion, WI. He worked over 43 years at Schreiber Foods. He loved his home and his garden, fishing, and traveling.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Judy Gilson; brothers and sisters, Ervin Gilson, Stanley (Pam) Gilson, and Beatrice Charles; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Donna (Michael) Jacobs and Glen Depeau; along with many nieces and nephews.

Leonard was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Myrtle Gilson; father and mother-in-law, Cecil and Helen Depeau; brothers and sisters, Harold (Audrey) Gilson, Angela (Gerald) Nelis, Odile (Donald) Lardinois, Edward Charles, Eloise Gilson; brother-in-law, Gary Depeau.

Friends may gather at Proko-Wall Funeral Home, 1630 E. Mason St, on Monday, April 15, 2019, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Memorial Service will be at 7:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Cheryl Maricque will preside. Burial will be in the St. Joseph Champion Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.prokowall.com.