Leo A Firchau

Leo A. Firchau, age 82, of Dyer, IN, formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully, Thursday, March 20, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Mary P. Firchau, nee Perruso. Dearest dad of Kerry (Jim) Wright, Leo E. Firchau, and Jodi Firchau. Proud grandpa of Joshua (Tina) Wright, Bryanna Firchau, Lauren (Scott) Osborn, Alexandra Firchau, Jenna (fiancé Billy) Wright, Julia Wright, and Cassandra Firchau; Great-grandpa of Elliana and Jaden Osborn. Dear brother of the late June (Stan) Wierbicky; Brother-in-law of Robert Perruso. Special friend of Sandra Turpin. Kind uncle of many nieces, nephews, and many dear friends. Preceded in death by his parents Leo A. and Dorothy Firchau. Visitation Wednesday, March 26, 2014 from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. Funeral service Thursday, March 27, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at the Smits Funeral Home James E. Janusz-Director 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt. 30 & Pleasant Springs Lane) Dyer, IN 46311 with Rev. Beverly L. Conway officiating. Interment Concordia Cemetery - Hammond, IN. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to Redeemer Lutheran Church (651 E. 166th St. South Holland, IL 60473) appreciated.