Leo John Nau
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Memorial Mass for Leo John Nau, 75, Lawrence, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 5, 2019 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Burial will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery. Leo passed away Monday, April 1, 2019 at his home.
Leo was born November 21, 1943 in Worthington, MN, the son of John W. and Jeneva M. (Marsh) Nau.
He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War.
He was a member of the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Lawrence. He was a life member of Council #1372 Knights of Columbus. He was involved with R.E.A.C.H (Religious Education Activities for Community Handicap) for 24 years.
Leo was always volunteering for different organizations in the community.
He was an Accountant and office manager at Lawrence Freight Line and BC & R Storage Company.
He married Mary Kilker on December 28, 1963 in St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Worthington, MN. She preceded him in death
Survivors include his daughter, Laura L. Anderson; son, Thomas J. (Cindy) Nau; six grandchildren, Patrick J. (Nicole) Anderson, Jennifer L. (Jesse) Calderwood, Brianna L. (Tyler Becker) Anderson, Jessica L. Nau, Christopher J. Nau, Katelyn M. J. Nau; four great grandchildren, Ceara C. Anderson, Tara N. Anderson, Lucas J. Anderson, Caroline R. Calderwood and twin great grandsons on the way (Calderwood); five brothers, Phillip (Jan) Nau, Francis Nau, Leonard (Sue) Nau, Douglas (Lori) Nau, Steven (Mark) Nau; and three sisters, Joyce Mormann, Loretta (Ed) Smith, and Linda (Mark) Ruehle. He was also preceded in death by one son, Russell W. Nau; and sister and brother-in-law, Kathleen and Lynn Davis; and brother-in-law, Joe Mormann.
Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Brewster, MN and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
The family will greet friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Thursday, April 4, 2019 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Lawrence. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. at the church.
For more information or to post a condolence go to warrenmcelwain.com.
Awwww so sorry Jennifer! Thinking of you during this time of sorrow. So many happy memories of PaPa!
Love you!!
Jim and Jeanene Goodwin
So sorry for your and your family’s loss, Bri. Thinking of you and prayers for all of you. May he rest in peace.
Joe & Deanna Gaumer and Family
Laura and Thomas, So very sorry for your loss and Heaven’s gain. My prayers are with you always. Aunt Patricia!
My deepest sympathies to your family.
I am sorry to hear about the passing of Leo. He was a kind and gentle man that loved his family above all things on this Earth.
Andrew & Dawn Stull and family
Leo was a funny, loving, happy and always ready to help person.
Tom Nau, has those same wonderful traits. Be proud and know you have carried it on!
Jen,
So sorry to hear about such a great loss to you. I loved always hearing about him when we worked together. Your relationship with your PaPa was by far a special one. Many prayers for strength and peace during this time.
Tom and Cindy, This makes me very sad. Leo was such a wonderful person and had such an infectious smile. He always smelled so delicious and I loved giving him a hug just to get that whiff. Every time I think of him I always smiled. He will be missed.
Sorry to hear that Leo has passed. LaDene and I have good memories of Leo. Stan Black.
So sorry to hear of Leo’s passing. He was a kind & friendly fellow – always ready with a cheerful smile & helping hand. Hard to loose the good ones. Our condolences to his fortunate family.
Leo was always there with a smile. He was welcoming to our family, always there to say hello. and simply a kind man offering an example of Christ. He will be missed.
Sending our thoughts and prayers to you on the death of your grandfather, Leo…..Praying for God’s comfort and peace for your family…..May His peace be in your hearts and may you always remember him in love and good times…..We love you.
So sorry for your loss. He was a special man have great positive memories of him when I was younger. Praying for you all!
I just now heard the news. So sorry to miss the visitation and funeral. My condolences to all his family and friends.
Leo was my neighbor for many years, back yard fence line. I also considered Leo a friend. We would talk over the fence, my house was 441 Maine Street. He galways ive me updates on his children and grand children. I watched them grow over the years. Leo was so very proud of his family! EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOU GUYS!!
I moved away from Lawrence some 8 years ago, yet Leo and I would visit on the phone, and exchange Christmas card. He would have me over for a lunch when I came back to work on my rental property. One thing I can say about him, he never held back. If there was a problem with any of my renters or about my home, he would voice his concerns. Not in a harsh way but always with his chuckle at the end, as in “Just saying John you might like to know”. I will miss your smile and voice Leo. Rest in Peace, I have no doubt you are in a better place with our savior Jesus Christ.
John Ellis
Laura and Thomas, so sorry for your loss. Leo was a wonderful person. I’m glad I got to call him Father in law for a short time. Thoughts and prayers for your families.
I just read that Leo died. He was such a nice guy. My dad worked with him at LFl for a lot of years. He was always so good to my parents. I enjoyed running into him in the store and catching up. He will be missed.