Leo H. Higar, Jr.'s Obituary
Decatur – Leo H. Higar, Jr, 85, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019.
Leo was born May 12, 1934 in Decatur son of the Leo H. and Catherine (Toth) Higar, Sr. He graduated from St. Teresa High School and was a member of Ss. James and Patrick Parish. He worked at PPG Industries before retiring in 1989. Leo married Patricia Ann Brink September 3, 1955 in Decatur.
Leo was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Paul and sister, Clara Jean.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia of Decatur; son, Stephen (Melissa) Higar of Niantic; daughters: Lois (Tom) Durbin of Decatur, Cathy (Tim) Ater of Oakley and Diana (Richard) Bolt of Decatur; thirteen grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter; brother, Carl (Sandra) Higar of TX; sister in law, Jean Higar of Mt. Zion; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am Thursday, May 23, 2019, at St. James Catholic Church; visitation will begin at 9:30 am at the church. Burial will follow in Boiling Springs Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ss. James and Patrick Parish or St. Teresa High School.
The family would like to thank the staff at Fair Havens Christian Village for the love and care shown to Leo and his family.
Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of the arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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