Gilbert L. Leum

Gilbert L. Leum, age 93, of Westby, passed away peacefully at Norseland Nursing Home on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. Gilbert was born February 26, 1928, to Elmer and Lenora (Tomtengen) Leum. He grew up in Westby, WI and served in the Army. Gilbert married Anna Ofte on March 24, 1951. Gilbert was a wonderful husband and father of six children. Gilbert was born a farmer and spent the majority of his life running a dairy farm on Lovaas Ridge, west of Westby. Gilbert was one of the first dairy farmers in the area to join Organic Valley. He loved deer hunting and spending time playing with his kids and grandkids. He is survived by his six children: Laura (Lee) Nerison of Westby, WI; Lisa (Mike) Thomas of Eden Prairie, MN; Torkel (Peggy) Leum of Westby, WI; Paula Leum (Rick Stegen) of Westby, WI; Lars (Deanna) Leum of Westby, WI; and Grant (Carrie) Leum of Excelsior, MN; ten grandchildren: Thea, Seri, Erin, Andrew, Julianna, Alexis, Brock, Bjorn, Fox, and Mercedes; and seven great-grandchildren: Archer, Anja, Madelyn, Jarek, Colton, Reid and Tucker. He is also survived by one sister, Eleanor (Leum) Ekern and numerous nieces and nephews. Gilbert Leum was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Anna; his parents, Elmer and Lenora (Tomtengen) Leum; his brothers, Otis (Lillian), Milton (Vivian), Lloyd (Inez), Ralph (Esther) and Martin (Delora); brother-in-law, Gordon Ekern and sisters; Mary Ann Oftedahl (Norman), Eunice Sorenson and Olga Gossett as well as two great-grandchildren, Isabelle and Gwyneth Carl. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Our Saviors Lutheran Church or Norseland Nursing Home – Westby are appreciated. Gilbert’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the nursing staff at Norseland Nursing Home for the compassionate care they provided. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Westby. Pastor John Dumke will officiate. Visitation will be held at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will follow at Our Saviors Cemetery with full military honors. Vosseteig Funeral Home in Westby is serving Gilbert's family. 708 S. Main Street Westby, WI 54667 608-634-2100