Leo J. Csukker was born on May 11,1937, in New Ulm, Minnesota to John and Louise (Waibel) Csukker. The family lived on the farm in Fairfax where Leo lived most of his life. He attended elementary school at St. Andrew’s Catholic School in Fairfax and graduated from Fairfax High School in 1955. On November 7,1964, he married Doris Fromm. Together they raised three sons, John, Robert, and Ronald.

Leo was a farmer and lived on the same farm for 87 years before he and Doris moved to Columbus, Nebraska to be closer to their two sons and their families. He enjoyed attending old time threshing shows and listening to polka music. In retirement, he and Doris enjoyed wintering in Alabama. They also enjoyed visiting family and friends. Leo and Doris were blessed with 61 years of marriage. He was a devout husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.

Leo was a devout Catholic his whole life and was a man of deep faith and prayer. He was a lifelong member of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church.

He is survived by his wife, Doris; sons John and wife Eileen Csukker of Shelby, Nebraska, Robert and wife Kelli Csukker of Columbus, Nebraska; grandson, Matthew Csukker, step grandsons, Michael and Patrick (Laura) Schaecher; step great-grandchildren, Celia, James, and Otis; daughter-in-law, Gina Csukker of Delphos, Ohio; and grandchildren, Jake, Ellie (fiancé Max), and Grant (Lauren) Csukker; and great-grandchild, Travis Csukker.

He was preceded in death by his parents John and Louise Csukker, his in-laws John and Agnes Fromm, and his son Ronald.

Arrangements by Hauser-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Fairfax, Minnesota. Online obituaries and guest book available at www.hantge.com Please click on obituaries and guest book.

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