Leonard Gabrys

God opened His loving arms and welcomed Leonard home on Thursday,February 18, 2010, at the age of 86. Leonard was a dear father of Dale ( Elizabeth ), Cedarburg, Cynthia Vitkus, Pewaukee, Jody Beyer ( Huntley ), Redmond, WA, and Patricia Gonyea, LaCrosse. Loving Grandfather of Matthew and Michael Gabrys, Luke Vitkus, Lauren Dundon, Sophia, August and Eva Beyer, Brandon and Devan Gonyea. Greatgrandfather of Brianna, Grace and Andrew. He is also survived by his loving sister and best friend, Estelle Nester of National City, CA, along with many other relatives and friends. Leonard was preceded in death by his dear wife, Loraine. Leonard was a WW II veteran and served his country as an Armored Guard Naval Gunner aboard the Merchant Marine ships S.S.Ackerman and S.S.Lundy's Lane. He was employed by Miller Brewing Company for 40 years. He and Loraine made their retirement home in Oconomowoc, WI. The family will receive friends at St. Jerome Catholic Church, 995 S. Silver Lake Street in Oconomowoc, on Tuesday, February 23, 2010, from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. with Mass immediately following. Burial will be at St. Jerome Catholic Cemetery following the service. Leonard's children are grateful to the wonderful nurses of Waukesha Memorial Hospital's 5SW and Prohealth Care Home Care Hospice.