1. Leon Schmieg By: Emily Willems

2. Growing Up Born on a Farm on May 29, 1935 in Lake Town Township, Carver County. Was the oldest of 7 siblings; Bert, Allen, Bernard, Ileana, Mary Jane and Linda

3. Childhood First Communion at St. Victoria’s Catholic Middle School 9th Grade picture Went to Chaska Public High School And Graduated in 1953

4. Choirs and Summer Jobs Worked on Farms Cultivating corn, Plowing Fields, Bailing Hay, and other common choirs Worked at Red Owl Bakery in Chaska Worked at Pickle Factory

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

6. After the Military Got Married in January of 1959, to Donna Weibe

7. Children Had 5 Children Kevin, Laurie, Maria, Lisa and Cathy

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

9. Traveling! Germany Hawaii

10. After Retirement Enjoys fishing, Gambling, Watching sports, traveling, And hanging out with grandkids