Leon Harold Mansell

Mansell, Leon H. MADISON/BLACK RIVER FALLS– Leon H. Mansell, age 79, of Madison, passed away on Monday, Feb. 2, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born on Aug. 2, 1935, in Blue Rapids, Kan., the son of Noble and Ruby (Connett) Mansell. Leon joined the U.S. Air Force when he was 19 years old. He was stationed in Southeast Asia and various other bases throughout the U.S. Leon met Geraldine Carlson while stationed at Truax Field. They were married on Aug. 9, 1958. After 24 years of service, Leon retired as a Master Sergeant. Following his military career, he and Geraldine moved to Black River Falls where they lived for nearly 25 years. Leon enjoyed woodworking, fishing, hunting, traveling with Geraldine and watching his grandson’s hockey games. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Leon is survived by his daughter, Signe (Ron) of McFarland; grandchildren, Adam and Casey of McFarland; sister, Marie (Bill) Traylor; brother-in-law, Anthony (Jane) Carlson, sister-in-law, Dorothy (Ray) Thompson; nieces and nephews; and numerous other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Geraldine in 2005; sister, Jeanette (Dwight); and sister-in-law, Pat (Leland). A memorial service will be held at the MCFARLAND LUTHERAN CHURCH, 5529 Marsh Road, McFarland, at 11 a.m., on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015 with the Rev. Timothy Dean presiding. Burial will be held at Highland Memory Gardens. A visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. Memorials may be made to the COPD Foundation or Agrace HospiceCare. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.