Leo Alois Roman Fechter

Leo Alois Roman Fechter Jr. was born on Oct. 10, 1953, to Leo Alois Fechter Sr. and Mary Jane Fechter (nee Schmitz). Leo passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024.

Leo is survived by his wife Sara Fechter; his children Kate (Leonardo), Lea (Ryan) and Leo III; and grandchildren Waverleigh, Beverleigh, Landon and a baby boy due April 2024; mother Mary Jane Fechter; siblings Anthony (Doris) Fechter, MaryLou (Ken) Dommer, Thomas Fechter, Margie (Ken) Strack, William Fechter, Sandra (Joseph) Thill, Gerald Fechter, Jean (Timothy) Morrison and Steve (Kelly) Fechter.

He is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, great-nieces, and nephews, also brother-in-law John Van De Hey and sister-in-law Mary (Kevin) Van De Hey.

He was preceded in death by his infant sister Elizabeth Fechter, his father Leo Alois Fechter Sr., his nephew Matthew Strack, mother-in-law Kay Ellis and brother-in-law Mark Van De Hey. Leo was also preceded in death by aunts, uncles and cousins.

Leo was raised on the family farm. He attended St. Mary’s Catholic School and later attended and graduated from the Random Lake School District.

After graduation, he farmed with his parents on the family farm. Leo and his brother Tony bought farms in Greenbush, Wis.

In 1982, Sara came to work on Leo’s farm. They were married on Aug. 12, 1988, at St. Fridolin’s Church in Glenbeulah, Wis.

While farming in Adell, they welcomed their children Kate, Lea and Leo III.

After farming he held a few different jobs, including delivering newspapers and  Great Lakes Cheese and driving a school bus for Riteway. His children rode with him, and they often stopped at Dairy Queen in Belgium after the last stop to get ice cream together.

Leo began his new career driving for Beine Milk Transit, picking up milk on farms, in 2005. The following year, Leo and his family bought a house in the Town of Fredonia, where he lived with his wife and son until his passing.

He welcomed and cherished his grandchildren Waverleigh (2019), Beverleigh (2021), Landon (2022) and one on the way in April of 2024.

Leo very much loved his family and especially enjoyed time with his grandbabies. He loved being Papa and sharing stories and pictures of his grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.

A funeral service for Leo was held on Jan. 23, 2024. Leo was laid to rest at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Random Lake.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are most sincerely appreciated to the family.

Eernisse Funeral Home of Port Washington is assisting the family with arrangements.

Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com