Leo J. Wantola

75 year old, Leo J. Wantola of Wheatfield, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2013, at his home.

On September 9, 1937, Leo was born to Rudolph and Roselia (nee: Kowalczyk) Wantola in Wheatfield, Indiana. Leo graduated from Tefft High School in 1957. In 1963, Leo became a farmer and an Operating Engineer for the Local 150 for 40 years. On December 31, 1965 he married Vera M. Krug in Kouts, Indiana. He was a member of the Lutheran Church of Kouts.

Leo is survived by his wife: Vera M. Wantola, children: Matthew (Nora) Wantola, Kathryn Wantola, Mike Wantola, and 5 grandchildren: Danielle, Megan, & Dustin Mashburn and Naomi & Dyllan Wantola.

Leo was preceded in death by his parents: Rudolph and Roselia, and two brothers: Ted & Toby Wantola, and sister: Emily Myers.

Friends are invited to visit with the family from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2013 at the Boersma Funeral Home, 90 East Grove St., Wheatfield, Indiana. Services for Leo will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at the funeral home with Pastor Bob Hauter officiating. Interment will take place at the Kouts Lutheran Cemetery.