Leo Halsch
December 18, 1939 ~ July 9, 2021
Leo L. Halsch, 81, of Cedar Rapids, passed away at home on Friday, July 9, 2021.Family and friends are invited to gather for a celebration of his life from 2-6 p.m. on Saturday, October 23, 2021, at Leo and Jane's home in Cedar Rapids. Arrangements are with Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids.
Survivors include his very special significant other, Jane Haigh; children, Clif Halsch, Doug (Kari) Halsch, Lisa (Stan) Pumphrey, and Holly (Joe) Corleto; Jane's children, Julie Haigh and Eric Haigh; grandchildren, Stacey (Sergio) Halsch, Alec (Jess) Halsch, Brad Pumphrey, Keith Pumphrey, Austin (Amber) Sosebee, Elizabeth Cargle, Jennifer (Josh) Shives, Kayleigh Chambers, Nicholas Chambers, Johnathan (Imonie Jones) Gaughan, Justin Gaughan, Zach Haigh, and Zoey Haigh; great-grandchildren, Gavin, London, Christian, Natalie, Hayden, Alayna, Aubrey, Cole, and Cash.
Also survived by his brother, Garrin (Peggy) Halsch; sister, Pat (Marv) Wilderman; former spouse, Elaine Halsch; and numerous nieces and nephews
Leo was born December 18, 1939, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Leo V. and Helen (Privatsky) Halsch. He graduated from Immaculate Conception High School in 1957 and DeVry University in 1959. After college he spent several years in California working for CIT Financial. Leo found his way back to Cedar Rapids working primarily for WMT and KCRG as a television engineer. Later he worked in RV sales in North Carolina and Florida. He also operated a plating shop and in retirement, he managed his rental properties in Cedar Rapids.
Leo loved being outdoors. He spent several months every year black diamond snow skiing at Tiger Run in Breckenridge, as well as camping and mushroom hunting. Leo's sense of humor and quick wit will be missed by his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Roberta (Larry) Klima; sister-in-law, Jean Halsch, grandson, Michael Sosebee; daughter-in-law, Elysha Halsch; and his faithful companion, Freddie.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Hospice of Mercy.
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I’m so sorry for the loss of your father your in my thoughts and prayers Janet harnish
I worked with Leo at channel 9 back in the day. He was a good coworker and full of stories. My condolences.
My sincerest condolences to Jane, Clif, Doug, Lisa, Holly and the entire Halsch family. I spent a great deal of time with this family back in the eighties and nineties I have a lot of fond memories. I remember giving Leo perms back in the 80s. Doug and I spent a lot of time at Leo’s chrome plating shop when Doug was fixing up his Chevelle. This family saw a lot of ups and downs over the years but the one constant was his love for his family and their love for him. My kids, Stacey and Alec, loved their grandfather and enjoyed spending time with him. He will surely be missed.
Our sincerest condolences. We are thinking of you and are sending all of our love.