Leon Ernenputsch

Leon Ernenputsch, 92, Edgar, died Thursday, November 16, 2017 at his home. Born October 28, 1925 in Edgar, son of the late Henry and Mary (Thurs) Ernenputsch. Leon was raised by his grandmother, Bridgette Thurs and his aunt and uncle, Anthony and Marcella Thurs. He attended Edgar High School and joined the Marines when he was 17 years old. He served from June 19, 1943 to May 27, 1946, serving with Marine Torpedo Bombing Squadron 242 on Guam, Saipan and Tinian. After his military service, Leon had been employed by the Miller Brewing Company in Milwaukee until the time of his retirement. Among his favorite pastimes were hunting and fishing. Survivors include his daughter, Robin (John McNamara) Tryloff, Downers Grove, Ill., and the cousins he was raised with; Alvina (Ray) Joswiak, Anthony (Janice) Thurs, Marian (James) Warosh, Walter (Judy) Thurs, all of Edgar, Joan Stratton, Philadelphia, Penn. And Art Schallock, Stratford. Besides his parents, aunt and uncle, Anthony and Marcella Thurs, he was preceded in death by cousins, Luella and Gerald Straub and Jean (Thurs) Rasmussen. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday November 21, 2017 at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. Rev. Thomas Huff will preside. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services at the church. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Edgar, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com