LaPIERRE, Leo 1925-2020

LAPIERRE, ROUTHIER

Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 3/5/2020 at 10:49:12

Leo LaPierre

February 24, 1925 - February 28, 2020

Leo LaPierre, 95, of Waterloo died Friday, February 28, 2020 at NorthCrest Specialty Care.

Leo was born February 24, 1925 in Waterloo, the son of Wilfrid and Delia (Routhier) LaPierre. He graduated from St. Mary’s High School, Waterloo in 1942. After graduation, he served in the United States Army during WWII. After his honorable discharge, Leo attended the Iowa State Teachers College, now the University of Northern Iowa, and received a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in 1950. He worked at John Deere in the systems department, retiring in 1982.

Leo was a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church. He was a member of the American Legion, Catholic Order of Foresters and a Third Degree with the Knights of Columbus.

Leo is survived by his nieces, nephews and friends.

Leo is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, HW LaPierre and Fred LaPierre, three sisters, Yvonne Duffy, Marguerite Knapp and Mary Gindt.

Visitation will be at Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Service, 400 South Street, Waterloo, IA on Monday, March 2, 2020 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm with a 4:00 pm Catholic Order of Foresters/Knights of Columbus Rosary.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 320 Mulberry St., Waterloo, on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 10:30 am with the burial in Calvary Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by American Legion Post 138 and the Waterloo VFW Post 1623. Assisted by the Iowa Army Honor Guard.

Memorials may be directed to Queen of Peace Catholic Church or to Cedar Valley Hospice.

Online condolences may be left at www.hagartywaychoffgrarup.com.

Leo enjoyed living on the Cedar River, singing in the church choir, walking, the Baltimore Orioles and playing cards.

SOURCE: Hagary-Waychoff-Grarup funeral home