Leon Joseph Harry

Leon J. Harry, 98, of Princeton, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at his home.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 20, 2023 at Our Lady of the River Catholic Church in LeClaire, Iowa.  Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the services on Friday at the church. Inurnment will follow at Oak Ridge cemetery in Princeton.  Memorials may be made to Our Lady of the River Catholic Church. Chambers Funeral Home in Eldridge, Iowa is assisting the family with arrangements.

Leon was born March 19, 1925 in La Crosse, Wisconsin, the son of John & Emily (Wirth) Harry.  He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II.  Leon was united in marriage to Marian F. Bigler on July 12, 1952 in Peoria, Illinois.  She preceded him in death on February 5, 2022.

Leon had been employed with Bendix for nineteen years and at Oscar Mayer for twenty years.  He enjoyed fishing, gardening and the company of his grandchildren.

Those left to honor his memory include his daughters, Cindy Harry of Bettendorf and Lisa (Steve) Hampton of Bettendorf; his sons, Jeff Harry of Boulder Hill, Illinois, Terry (Kathy) Harry of Bettendorf, Joel (Debbie) Harry of Princeton and Andy (Yvette) Harry of Princeton; twelve grandchildren, Chad (Laura), Steve (Jes), Julie, Jake, Michael, Brian (Kelly), Kelsey (Kevin), Jessica (Brent), Keegan, Tyler (Desi), Logan (Alexis) and Emily (Michael); twelve great-grandchildren with one due in March; his sister, JoAnn Deneff of Aurora, Colorado; and also many cherished friends and extended family.

In addition to his wife, Marian, Leon was preceded in death by his parents; a son in infancy, Peter; his sister, Joyce Beers; and his brothers, John and Lawrence Harry.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting Leon’s obituary at www.McGinnis-Chambers.com.