Leo Clement Eveslage, age 91 passed away peacefully on Friday, October 11th, 2024, at the Mother of Mercy Nursing Home in Albany, MN.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 19th, 2024, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in St. Rosa, MN. Visitation will be Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m at the Church.
Leo Clement Eveslage was born March 15, 1933, in St. Augusta, MN to Ferdinand and Loretta (Storkamp) Eveslage. Leo served in the U.S Army from 1956-1958. Leo was united in marriage to Gracie Herzog on October 21, 1958, at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in St. Rosa, MN. Leo and Gracie moved to the family farm in 1960 where they farmed for 22 years. Leo also worked for Joe’s Trucking, Albany, MN from 1976-1990, he then worked for Kane Transport, Sauk Centre, MN from 1990-1992. Leo and Gracie retired from the farm in 1982 moving to Big Birch Lake. He enjoyed being around family and grandchildren. Leo enjoyed talking about his past experiences and life’s adventures. He appreciated getting out in his van and seeing the crops any chance he could get.
Leo is survived by his children, Greg Eveslage (Karen) of Melrose, MN; Karen Harrison (Damon) of St. Martin, MN; daughter-in-law Brenda Eveslage of St. Joseph, MN; Pam Herdering (Steve) of Sauk Centre, MN; Peggy Marthaler (Joe) of Sartell, MN and his 14 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren; siblings Carol (Tony) Niehaus, John Eveslage and Kathy Eveslage and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Gracie of 28 years; son, Thomas; and grandson, Joshua and siblings, Bernadette, Elaine, Mary and Melvin and in-laws that passed before him.
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