Leonard H. Geno

Leonard H. Geno, age 87 of Ferryville, Wis., died Monday, October 29, 2007 Leonard H. Geno, age 87 of Ferryville, died Monday, October 29, 2007 at his home. He was born on January 21, 1920 in Luana, Iowa, the son of Joseph and Mary (McShane) Geno. On October 28, 1943 he was united in marriage to Ruth A. Hager and Leonard farmed for many years. He also worked at the button factory in Lansing, Iowa form 1967 to 1972. In 1972 Leonard and Ruth purchased what was known as Genos Bar and Grill in Ferryville and owned and operated it until retiring in 1980. Leonard loved hunting and fishing and he and Ruth enjoyed dances on Saturday nights. He is survived by four children: Ivanelle (Ben) Saenz of California, Julie Geno of Kenosha, Rick (Helen) Geno of Rothschild, Wi, and Marsha Geno of LaCrosse; six grandchildren: Doug Saenz, Nicole Quackenbush, Julie Lueck, Angela Geno, Allison Haller, and Amber Geno; two great-grandchildren: Mattie Quackenbush and Trent Geno; one brother, LaVerne (Anna Mae) Geno of Waukon, Iowa. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Clifford on February 5, 1994; his wife, Ruth, on January 11, 1995; and two sisters: Ruth Schutte and Jesse Lund. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 2, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at the Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home, 320 Main (Hwy 82) in DeSoto, Wis. Pastor Libby Howe will officiate with burial in the Ferryville Cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. and on Friday after 10:00 a.m, at the Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home in DeSoto.The Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home of DeSoto is serving the family.