Leo Ralph Olah, 99, of North Aurora, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Asbury Gardens. He was born February 10, 1924 in Aurora IL.
Leo was a proud WWII veteran (Navy), past all-state commander of Post 7452 in Montgomery IL, and a member of St. Joseph Church.
He worked at Western Electric and Bell Labs.
Leo made friends with everyone he met and was a person who could fix anything. He enjoyed various interests and hobbies, including gardening and flowers. He also had a fierce competitive spirit and was an avid golfer in the Aurora area for decades.
Leo is survived by two sons, Robert Olah and Terry (Kim) Olah; two grandchildren, Nick Olah and Stacy (Mark) Lazzara; and two great grandchildren, Ashlyn and Averie Lazzara.
He was preceded in death by his spouse Jeanne (Howe) Olah; parents John and Helen (Denny) Olah; and by daughter Cheryl Olah.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 10:15am at THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY. Fr. Jerome Leake will officiate with interment at Riverside Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday morning from 9:00am until the funeral time at 10:15am at THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY, 220 N. Lake St., Aurora, 630-631-5500. Please visit our website at
www.daleidenmortuary.com
where you may leave condolences for Leo's family.
Leo's family extends their sincere appreciation for the loving care Leo received while at Asbury Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Leo's name can be made to Asbury Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation, 212 Airport Road, North Aurora IL 60542.