Leo Henry Voss' Obituary
Leo Henry Voss, age 93 of Ferndale, Michigan passed away on July 16, 2022. He was born on March 19, 1929, in Port Austin, Michigan to Phillip and Frances Voss.
Beloved husband to Minnie Voss. Loving father to Terrence Voss (Cynthia), Vicky Voss Wishaw, Robin Voss Crawford (Ernie), and David Voss. Dear Grandfather to Dawn (Eric), Kristina, Jason, Kevin (Leslee), Dannielle (Chris), Rick (Amy). Great Grandfather to Joshua, Angelica, Veronica, Christopher, Ethan, Owen, Ryan, Myranda, Kenzie, Katlyn. Great, Great, Grandfather to Lily and Lucas plus many nieces and nephews. Sister Phyllis (Karl) and preceded in death by his parents Phillip and Frances, brothers Phillip (Evelyn), Frank (Aldine), and sisters Marie (Alfred), Delphine (Si).
Leo was raised in Port Austin and graduated from Port Austin High School. He enlisted in the Air Force and became a Sergeant. He was stationed in Japan for three years. When he came home, he married the love of his life, Minnie Rothe, in September 1955 and they had four children plus many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Throughout his career, he worked as a manager with several companies. He loved going to the casino in Las Vegas, and then, the casinos in Detroit as often as he could. He enjoyed playing euchre with family plus playing solitaire, euchre, and slots on the computer.
He will be missed dearly by his family and friends who knew and loved him.
There will be a private funeral for immediate family only.
You are invited to attend the Military Honors for Mr. Voss at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, Michigan on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at 1:00 pm. Please arrive by 12:45 pm.
If you wish to send a memorial gift in Leo’s name, please send to the Michigan Humane Society at https://www.michiganhumane.org/donatenow
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