Early Tuesday morning, May 8, 2018, Leo Komosa died at home surrounded by his wife of nearly 50 years, Barbara (Wiener) of Marengo, and their two children, Eve Komosa (Darrin Kimbler) of Ironwood, MI, and Eric Komosa of Cookeville, TN. He was 75. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Dolores Komosa of Arvada, CO; brother-in-law, William Wiener of Elko, NV; many cousins, nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
He was born May 22, 1942 in Chicago, the son of Laverne (Conklin) and Henry Komosa. He attended St. Mel High School and the University of Illinois at Chicago where he earned a B.S. in Business. He then worked for Combined Insurance Company of America and Aon as a disaster recovery specialist until retirement in 1999. He and Barbara moved to Marengo in 2006.
In his younger life he loved to camp, fish, and hunt, especially in Colorado and Wyoming. As family life kept him closer to home he golfed frequently with a wide circle of friends. He also enjoyed woodworking, machining, rockhounding, and was an avid reader. He took great joy in helping his children with their homework, and cultivated Eve's interest in science and Eric's in writing. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and friend and will be remembered for his generous personality, intelligence, and unpretentious sense of humor.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Henry Komosa Jr.; aunt, Opal (Conklin) Stieglemeyer; uncle, Elmer Conklin; and many relatives and beloved friends.
Visitation will be from 1 to 5pm on Friday, May 11 at Marengo-Union Funeral Home, 505 E. Grant Hwy., Marengo. There will be a service at 4pm.
Memorials may be made to JourneyCare Hospice.
Online condolences may be made at www.marengo-unionfuneralhome.com.
