LEON SCHMIEGBy: Emily Willems

GROWING UP

Born on a Farm on May 29, 1935 inLake Town Township, Carver County.

Was the oldest of 7 siblings; Bert, Allen,Bernard, Ileana, Mary Jane and Linda

CHILDHOOD

First Communion at St. Victoria’s Catholic Middle School

9th Grade pictureWent to Chaska Public High SchoolAnd Graduated in1953

CHOIRS AND SUMMER JOBS

Worked on Farms Cultivating corn, Plowing Fields,Bailing Hay, and other common choirs

Worked at Red Owl Bakery inChaska

Worked at Pickle Factory

ARMY

Joined the Army in 1955, became in International Morris Code Operator, and was stationedIn Germany for 2 years.

AFTER THE MILITARY

Got Married in January of 1959, to Donna Weibe

CHILDREN

Had 5 Children Kevin, Laurie, Maria, Lisa andCathy

GRANDCHILDREN

Courtney 24, Kari 20, Emily 18, Whitney 17, Alex 16, Roch 13, Dillon 11, Brady 8, Mackenzie 5

TRAVELING!

Germany

Hawaii

AFTER RETIREMENT

Enjoys fishing, Gambling,Watching sports, traveling, And hanging out with grandkids