Obituary: Leo Laube

Leo Laube, Sr., 88, of New Rockford passed away peacefully at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd, New Rockford, N.D. The funeral service was Sept. 21, at First Lutheran Church, New Rockford. Burial was at Prairie Home Cemetery, New Rockford. Rev. Doug Nemitz officiated with special music provided by Mary Ellen Rue and Debbie Omoth. Casket bearers were grandchildren-David, Scott, Travis, Tonya, Candy, and Carlyss. Honorary bearers were all of Leo's nieces and nephews.

Leo was born March 29, 1931 in New Rockford, the son of Carl and Elizabeth (Schrotlin) Laube. He started school in Wells County and later went to school in New Rockford.

Leo worked for area farmers and worked at the Munster Elevator before entering the United States Army in 1954 and served until 1956. He married Orla Urlich on Feb. 5, 1953, and they were the parents of two children. After military service, he worked at the Bremen Elevator for a time. Leo married Janet Utecht on June 19, 1971. He later did road construction, worked at the New Rockford School and the Farmers Equity Elevator in New Rockford. He also cared for the Brown Memorial Building in New Rockford for several years.

Leo was a member of First Lutheran Church, New Rockford and the American Legion.

Leo is survived by his wife, Janet, New Rockford; son, Leo Jr. (Julie) Laube, Carrington, N.D.; sister, Lois Ockert, West Fargo, N.D.; eight grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, June; two grandchildren and brother, Otto.

Arrangements made by Evans Funeral Home, N.D.