LEO HERMAN REDEL
December 19, 1932 ~ March 13, 2012
Leo Herman Redel, 79, of Jefferson City, died Tuesday, March 13, 2012, at Landmark Hospital in Columbia.
He was born on December 19, 1932, in Maries County, Mo., the son of the late Timothy Bernard and Helen Barbara Dahlhoff Redel.
Leo served with the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict.
He was united in marriage on April 9, 1953, in Meta, to Bernice Theresa Bax who resides at the home.
Leo owned and operated Leos Service Station on the east end of Jefferson City for 20 years. Then he worked for the Missouri Department of Corrections until his retirement. After retiring, Leo worked part time for Carroll-Rehma Motors for several years.
He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 2693, VFW, United Sportsmens Club. Leo was also a member of Immaculate Conceptions Dream Team. Leo was well known as the Mole Man for his expertise in trapping moles.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing baseball and softball.
Other survivors include: four children, Thomas Redel, St. Joseph; Tamara Neuner, Jefferson City; Myra Redel (John Ball), Rich Fountain; Jeffery (Candice) Redel, Hannibal; a son-in-law, Joe Laux, Jefferson City; six grandchildren, Maranda Mihalevich, Laura Rudolph, Jennifer Laux, Mariah Ball, Seth Redel, Saylor Redel; one great-grandson, Rordan Mihalevich; and one sister, Rita Holtschneider, Rich Fountain.
He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Debra Laux; two brothers; and six sisters.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 17, 2012, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
Entombment will be in Resurrection Chapel Mausoleum.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Friday, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with a prayer service at 3:30 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 1206 East McCarty St., Jefferson City, Mo 65101; or to the Samaritan Center, 1310 East McCarty St., Jefferson City, Mo 65101.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
He was born on December 19, 1932, in Maries County, Mo., the son of the late Timothy Bernard and Helen Barbara Dahlhoff Redel.
Leo served with the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict.
He was united in marriage on April 9, 1953, in Meta, to Bernice Theresa Bax who resides at the home.
Leo owned and operated Leos Service Station on the east end of Jefferson City for 20 years. Then he worked for the Missouri Department of Corrections until his retirement. After retiring, Leo worked part time for Carroll-Rehma Motors for several years.
He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 2693, VFW, United Sportsmens Club. Leo was also a member of Immaculate Conceptions Dream Team. Leo was well known as the Mole Man for his expertise in trapping moles.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing baseball and softball.
Other survivors include: four children, Thomas Redel, St. Joseph; Tamara Neuner, Jefferson City; Myra Redel (John Ball), Rich Fountain; Jeffery (Candice) Redel, Hannibal; a son-in-law, Joe Laux, Jefferson City; six grandchildren, Maranda Mihalevich, Laura Rudolph, Jennifer Laux, Mariah Ball, Seth Redel, Saylor Redel; one great-grandson, Rordan Mihalevich; and one sister, Rita Holtschneider, Rich Fountain.
He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Debra Laux; two brothers; and six sisters.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 17, 2012, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
Entombment will be in Resurrection Chapel Mausoleum.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Friday, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with a prayer service at 3:30 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 1206 East McCarty St., Jefferson City, Mo 65101; or to the Samaritan Center, 1310 East McCarty St., Jefferson City, Mo 65101.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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Dear Rita,I’m sorry to hear of the death of your brother. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry to hear about Leo. He gave me my first dog in Jefferson City, Shasta. He was always willing to help if we needed something. The kids and I will miss him, Charlene
BERNICE, I WAS SORRY TO HEAR OF LEO’S PASSING. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME. SORRY I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE VISITATION OR SERVICE AS I AM IN FLORIDA.
I remember Leo from the days when he drove the milk truck for Henry Rackers. We usually had some jokes to tell each other. Leo will be missed
So sorry to hear about Leo, we will always remember living next door and what great neighbors you were. Stay healthy Bernice, you are so lucky to have your family close by and can help you out when they are needed. Say Hello to the children.
Sorry for your loss,Capt.Kenneth McDaniel, And Family
Bernice and family, I am so sorry to hear of Leo’s passing. I guess he and Dennis are now up in heaven telling fishing stories. My favorite memory I have of Leo is dancing with him every year at the Algoa’s Christmas Party. He will be missed. May God and all his angels greet him with open arms. Until we meet again. God Bless, Margie Stuecken