Leo Naber
February 1, 1941 ~ April 20, 2022
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Leo J. Naber, 81, of Polo, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at Faulkton Senior Living.
Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 25, 2022 at St. Liborius Catholic Church, Polo, with Fr. Randy Phillips presiding. Burial will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Polo will Military Honors. A wake service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, April 24, 2022 at the church with visitation one-hour prior.
Leo John Naber was born February 1, 1941 in Faulkton, SD to Frank and Renata (Wieseler) Naber, the youngest of three boys. He attended St. Liborius Grade School, and completed his education, graduating from Fairview High School, Polo in 1960.
Leo grew up on the family farm, southeast of Polo, where he lived and farmed until moving into Polo in 1999. He continued farming with his son Todd and family until this past year.
On June 30, 1965, Leo married Betty L. Heber at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Zell. They were blessed with two children, Todd J. and Renee L.
In 1963, Leo joined the South Dakota National Guard in Miller. He completed his basic training in Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri and received his honorable discharge in 1969.
Leo was a lifelong member of St. Liborius Catholic Church, and a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Polo American Legion Post #299.
Leo will be greatly missed by his wife of 56 years, Betty; his children: Todd (Diann) Naber of Polo and Renee (Craig) Johnson of Elizabethtown, KY; seven grandchildren: Lee (Brinn) Naber, Morgan Naber, Zachary Johnson, Cy Naber, Nicholas Johnson, Ann Marie Naber, and Katlyn Johnson; two great grandchildren: Evelyn and Anthony Naber; sisters-in-law: Dorothy Naber and Celeste Heber; brothers-in-law: John (Stephanie) Heber and Ralph (Glenda) Roth; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Bernard and Jerome Naber; sisters-in-law: Corrine Haugen, Carol Naber, and Mary Ann Roth; niece, Jody Naber; and nephew, Russell Naber.
Luce Funeral Home of Faulkton has been entrusted with Leo’s arrangements.
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Uncle Leo you leave a loving light on all us to live by as we have been blessed by your kind, caring and loving heart.
Love you!
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Jerome Venjohn Family
BettyLou, Todd and Renae – I am so sorry to hear of Leo's passing. He is a man that many will admire his importance of family and wonderful work ethic. He will be missed by all who knew him. I have fond memories of staying with my grandma Leona in Zell and all the gatherings that took place at the Zell Hall. Please know that you are all in our thoughts during this difficult time. With Deepest Love and Sympathy, Susan (Hansen), Jason, Deklynn & McKynlee Gaulrapp
i would love to heartfully say that Leo was a very wonderful and an amazing man… true i did not know him but i still truly really did cared about Leo… i just would love the opportunity to say to the family that if you guys need anything, just text me at 1-(605)450-1709 and i will help you guys out…
Sorry for your loss.
Our Deepest Sympathy
Dr. Dick and Kathy Splichal
Sorry for your loss.
Betty and family.
My Sincere Sympathy to ur family.
I so enjoyed visiting with u guys when u would come to the Star Home to Grandma Heber. Praying for u today and the days to come.
Shalom!!!!
I always enjoyed the smile on Leo's face especially when we were playing a joke on his son in law Craig. Leo had the gift to light up any room he walked into with his smile and his personality. When I learn of his passing I felt a knot in my stomach and emptiness in my heart. I thought I lost a good friend. The world is a lesser place without Leo being here with us. My condolences go's out to the entire family. God Speed my friend. See you again one day!
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Naber family as they go through this period of adjusting to a life without Leo. R.I.P. Leo.
To the Naber family.So very sorry for your loss. Cherish your memories and hold them close to your hearts. My thoughts and Prayers to all.
Todd our sympathy to your families.
What fun I always had playing cards with Betty, Leo, and all the Johnsons in Radcliff,KY. Leo was always so quiet and never said much, but he sure did get a kick out of beating Craig in Hearts or Rook. He wouldn't laugh out loud, he'd just get a big grin on his face and chuckle quietly. I never heard him raise his voice, but I surely wouldn't want to make him mad. I always admired him and Betty for raising such a sweet, caring daughter. Renee and her precious family treat me like family. I am truly blessed.
Betty, Todd, Renae and family,
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you during this time.
Janize Foerster NIssen
My loving thoughts and prayers tomy family in SD. Uncle Leo and Aunt Betty always have been a couple I have looked upto throughout the years. There love for family, there love for the farm, and there love for each other always has been something I will cherish. Uncle Leo always made sure to give us each a little bit of a hard time during family gatherings, with a giggle and a hug, and a smile that would light up the room. Wishing we were there to celebrate such an amazing man.
Even though we are far away you are all in our hearts.
With lots of love,
Beth ann
To the family of Leo J. Naber – With deepest sympathy in this time of family loss.
So sorry for your loss your in our thoughts and prayer, may God comfort you at this difficult time 🙏🙏