Leroy H. Zastrow

Leroy 'Leafy' H. Zastrow , 84, of Oconomowoc, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Good Friday, April 6, 2012. Leafy is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mabel. Leafy and Mabel were blessed with six children, James (Kathy) Zastrow, Sharon (Charles) Christoph, Nadine Zastrow, Kathy (Tom) Ginn, Ken 'Fred' Zastrow and Donald (Jodi) Zastrow. Leafy was the proud Grandfather to nine grandchildren and a great-grandson. Also survived by other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents John and Lalah (nee Grimm) Zastrow, two brothers John Jr. and Gordon Zastrow and a daughter in-law Janet Zastrow. Leafy lived life to the fullest. He was a farm boy who also served his country in the US Army. Leafy retired from Bonded Spirits after 45 years in the beverage industry. He was a lifelong active member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Oconomowoc and served on numerous school and church boards. Leafy was a member of the Liedertafel German Male Choir for 38 years. He enjoyed gardening, polka dancing, attending German festivals, working in his yard and spending time with his family and friends. A memorial service for Leafy will be held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Oconomowoc on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 12:00 PM. Visitation for family and friends will take place from 10:00 AM until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to St. Paul's Lutheran School where Leafy, Mabel and their six children attended or Shorehaven Health and Rehab Services. Special thank you to the staff at Shorehaven and the hospice nurses for their care and support.