Leo Robert Furey

MONONA-Leo R. Furey, age 95, of Monona, passed away on Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on Dec. 19, 1919, in Madison, the son of Robert and Catherine (Marks) Furey. He married Adeline Stuessy on July 19, 1949. Leo attended Central High School. During World War II, Leo served in the Army Air Corps in the south Pacific. He served in the East Indies and Papua New Guinea. From these campaigns he received the Asiatic/Pacific Medal, three battle stars, a distinguished unit citation with an oak leaf cluster, and five overseas service bars. Leo was a charter member of the VFW Post No. 8483. He retired from the Air National Guard with over 30 years of service. Leo was an avid golfer and enjoyed traveling to Hawaii and visiting Pearl Harbor. He especially loved his family. Leo is survived by his step-daughter, Kay Louise Palmer; grandchildren, Todd Palmer, Lisa (John) Jorgensen and Julie Owen; great-grandchildren, J.D. Owen, Mitchell Jorgenson, Palmer Owen and Gaby Palmer; and a brother, Thomas Furey. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Adeline; and siblings. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 11 a.m., on Friday, Jan. 16, 2015. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608)221-5420