Leo Woods

Leo Woods

 

 

Leo F. Woods, 84, of Dyersville, formerly of Clermont, passed away Saturday, Oct 21, 2017.  As requested he was at home and surrounded by his family.

Visitation was to be held 2-8 pm Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017, at Kramer Funeral Home, 750 12th Ave. SW in Dyersville where an Ancient Order of Hibernians service was to be held at 7 pm.  Visitation will continue Wednesday from 9-10 a.m. at Kramer Funeral Home prior to funeral services.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017, at St. Francis Xavier Basilica in Dyersville with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. Dennis Quint will officiate.

Leo was born Aug. 18, 1933, near Hopkinton, Iowa the son of John and Sadie (Burke) Woods. He was the youngest of seven children. 

He married Judy Swenson on Sept. 14, 1952, in Clermont.  

They moved to Clermont, Iowa and began a career delivering gas and fuel oil, then moved into the sales of agricultural products such as feed and livestock. 

They moved to Dyersville in 1976, where they made many new friends and became active in St. Francis Xavier Parish. 

After retirement he enjoyed driving an RTA bus for special needs adults.  

Leo was a talented salesman because he loved talking to people.  His interest in people guided his association with the Ancient Order of Hibernians where he was named 2016 Grand Marshal of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Leo was also loved by many local friends, known for often telling a good story or joke and visiting his big family frequently, especially his grandchildren. 

Leo is survived by his wife of 65 years, Judy, two sons: Michael Woods and Katie Pague of Berthoud, CO, and Stephen Woods and Carol Katsumes of Elgin; his very dear grandchildren: Jonathan and Nadine Woods of Johnstown, IA, Stephen and Melodee Woods of Hawkeye, Kara and Bud Johnson and Danny and Aleisha Woods, both of West Union, and Emily and Steven Beard of Gilbert, Ariz.; great-grandchildren include Conner, Duncan, and Megan, Brody, Ali, Kade, Megan, Addison, Mia, Kole, Jackson and Liam with Sarge, Brielle and Esaias; two brothers: Thomas and Carolyn Woods of Oelwein and James Woods of Cedar Rapids; and a brother-in–law, Sheldon Fox of Oelwein.

He was preceded in death by his son, David Woods in 2002, siblings: Donald (Jean) Woods, Paul (Carolee) Woods, Margaret (Thomas) Henry and Betty Fox; a sister-in-law: Patricia Woods.

Memorials are preferred and can be made in his name to the Ancient Order of Hibernians, St. Francis Xavier Church and Schools, or Hospice of Dubuque.

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

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