Leo B. Gehin, age 92, passed away on Saturday August 13, 2016, at Heartsong Assisted Living in Belleville. He was born on December 27, 1923, the son of James and Victoria (Wallet) Gehin.

He graduated from Belleville High School, and was studying pharmacy at Platteville before joining the army as a medic and becoming a World War II Veteran.

On October 4, 1947, he married Alma Waefler.

He is survived by his children, Peggy (Michael) O'Brien, Judy (Mike) Casler, Richard (Terri), Robert (Brenda), Roger and Ronald.

Leo was the grandfather of Andrew (Monica), Thomas (Alisha), Alex, Jerry, Zack and Nora. The great-grandfather of Ellie, Cohen, Cael and Everley.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Alma; his brothers and sisters; and his beloved dog, Abby.

Leo was an avid fisherman and hunter. He enjoyed many adventures to Alaska with his family.

Leo was a charter member of the Belleville EMS and served for 28 years. He drove school bus for 30 years. He was one of the cooks at the Belleville Community Picnic for many years.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, August 19, 2016, at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 338 S. Harrison Street, Belleville, WI, with the Rev. Michael Moon officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in the Belleville Cemetery.

A visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, August 18, 2016, at the Becker-Beal Funeral Home, 109 Greenway Cross, Belleville, WI.

A memorial fund is being established in Leo's memory. He will be sorely missed by his loving family.

An online memorial with guestbook is available at http://www.bealfuneralhomes.com.