Paul Leaf

Paul O. Leaf, 91, of Rockford, IL, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2020, at his home.

A Private Funeral Service will be held June 2, 2020, at Esterdahl Mortuary and Crematory, Ltd. Moline. Burial will be at Moline Memorial Park.  Memorials may be made to the Wesley Willows Employee Christmas Fund or to the family.  Esterdahl Mortuary and Crematory, Ltd. Moline is assisting the family.

Paul was born on March 23, 1929, in Moline, the son of Carl and Myrtle (Erickson) Leaf.  He married Rita Jensen on July 24, 1954, at First Covenant Church in Moline. She preceded him in death in February 2017.  Paul and Rita were long time and active members of the First Covenant Church in Moline and were strong supporters of the Young Life organization. More recently, Paul was a member at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Rockford. He had a long professional career in foundry supply sales. Paul and Rita enjoyed travel and time with family and friends. Paul was a life-long learner who also enjoyed golf, photography, and beating anyone who would challenge him to a game of cribbage.

Survivors include his children; Julie (Mark) Haebig, Charleston, SC, John Leaf, Denver, CO, Pam (Carroll) Schaal, Mt. Horeb, WI, Susan (Brian) Reck, Rockford, IL, 10 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and sibling; Tom Leaf, Prescott, AZ.

He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; brothers; William, Robert, and Dale Leaf, and sisters; Ethel Pearson, and Beverly Baumbach.

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