Leo W. Werner, 67, of Scales Mound, IL, passed away, at 12:02 A/M, on Thursday, December 10, 2020, at the Midwest Medical Center, in Galena, of an apparent heart attack.

PRIVATE family services will be Tuesday morning, December 15, 2020, at the Miller & Steinke Funeral Home, in Scales Mound, with Rev. James Meltretter officiating.

A PUBLIC graveside service will be at 11 A/M, on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at Holy Trinity Cemetery, in Scales Mound, where military honors will be accorded by the ILLINOIS NATIONAL GUARD-HONOR GUARD.

Leo was born on June 19, 1953, at Hazel Green, WI, the son of James C. and Sarah R. (Winter) Werner.  He was a graduate of Scales Mound High School, Class of 1971.

Leo served in the U. S. Army from 1972-1974.  He was united in marriage to Janet Redfearn in 1974 at the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, at Schapville, IL. He was a member of the Scales Mound Volunteer Fire Department for 46 years, presently serving as Captain.

Leo was employed at Kelly-Springfield Tire Company in Freeport for 30 years until his retirement.  Following retirement he enjoyed driving his dump truck, driving for RT&T Trucking, and lastly as a bus driver for the Scales Mound School District.

He was an avid history buff, loved his old western movies, YouTube videos, he was known for his knowledge of guns, enjoyed recreational shooting, and his passion for sports, especially the sports his grandkids participated in. Leo was a #1 Hornet fan and a BSM Zephyr/Knights fan. He was a proud U. S. Soldier and proud of his Green Bay Packers.

Surviving are his wife of 46 years, Janet; three children, Brad (Keri) Werner, Hiedi (Neal) Edelson, and Adam Werner; his four favorite grandchildren, Benjamin, Anniston, Landon, and Max; two grand dogs, Asher & Rodgers; two brothers, Dennis Werner and Larry (Brenda) Werner; his father-in-law, Vernon Redfearn, of Galena; many loving nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James & Sarah; and his mother-in-law, Ruth (Dotzel) Redfearn.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.millerfhed.com