Helen Leu
Helen V. Leu, age 89, of Abbotsford, passed away with her loving husband by her side on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, at the Colonial Center in Colby, under the tender care of hospice.
A Mass of Christian burial was held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Abbotsford. Interment followed at the St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Colby. Father Timothy Oudenhoven presided. Visitation was held from 9 a.m. until the time of service Wednesday at the church. A live stream was available for those unable to attend on the Maurina Schilling Funeral Home Facebook page or after the service anytime on Facebook or the website.
Helen was born on February 10, 1934, the daughter of Carl and Margaret (Ohlinger) Apfelbeck in the Town of Hull. She was united in marriage to Duane “Butch” Leu, Sr. on December 28, 1960, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Colby. Helen worked at Wonder Wash Car Wash, Marathon Electric, Badger Baskets and Motorola. She also took care of her children, including her grandchildren.
Helen played the guitar and sang with her sisters at Whispering Pines Dance Hall in rural Abbotsford. Most importantly, she loved and cherished her family.
Helen is survived by her husband of 62 years, Duane “Butch” Sr.; four children: Lisa (Allan) Eisner of Rib Lake, Duane “Duke” (Kristina) Jr. of Stetsonville, Lance (Jodi) of Medford and Linc (Tiffany) of Mosinee; a daughter-in-law, Lisa Hince; 12 grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren. She is further survived by seven siblings: Arnold (Evelyn) Apfelbeck of Medford, Lucille Weber of Ill., Caroline “Pat” (Roy) Boneske of Athens, Agnes Weber of Antioch, Ill., Raymond (Marlene) Apfelbeck of Rib Mountain, Robert Apfelbeck of Mosinee and Dorothy (Dave) Kramas of Darien; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Lonnie Sr.; her grandson, Landyn; and eight siblings: Gilbert, John, Leon, Bernice Miller, Claude, Hubert, Rosemary Chris and Andrew.
Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com.
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