Leo Cross Sr.

October 28, 1946 - February 27, 2026

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Lodi - Leo G. Cross, Sr., aged 79, passed away at his home on Friday, February 27, 2026. He was born on October 28, 1946, in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of George A. Cross and Gertrude A. (Braun) Cross.

Leo attended St. Bernard Catholic School and graduated from East High School. Leo was a devoted husband to his wife, Linda (Strand) Cross. They were married on January 6, 1968, at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Madison. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy from 1964 to 1967. Leo was stationed in Pearl Harbor and served on the USS Estes. Following his military service, Leo started working for the United States Postal Service in 1967, where he worked diligently and rose to the position of Mail Piece Design Analyst. He retired from the Postal Service after 33 years.

Leo had a dedication to service and community. He was a Boy Scout in Troop 34 out of St. Bernards in Madison and was also a Cub Master for Pack 23 out of Mendota Elementary. He served on the St. Thomas Church Council, Poynette Food Pantry, and the Post Office Credit Union Board for many years. Leo was also an avid bowler and softball player.

Leo is survived by his devoted wife, Linda; his sons, Leo (Donna) Cross Jr. and Larry (Julie) Cross; grandchildren, Thomas (Heather) Cross, Adam Cross, Vanessa Ochoa and Colin Cross; great grandchildren, Georgia and Emma Cross; siblings, Jeannine Cross, Greg Cross, Kathy Berard, Joy Hoard, Fred Cross and Steve Cross; special third son James “JimBob” Pertzborn; special niece and nephew Abram and Jennifer Cross; and other nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his grandson, Dominic Ochoa; parents, George and Gertrude Cross; and brother, Joseph Cross.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 521 Fair St, Lodi. A visitation will be held from 9:30am until the time of service. Burial will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery. A luncheon will follow the burial at the church. To view this obituary and leave a memory, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

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Sat Mar 21, 2026 @ 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM CDT

St. Patrick Catholic Church • 521 Fair St, Lodi, WI 53555

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Sat Mar 21, 2026 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

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Barb Taylor

Friend • 14 days ago

I worked on a committee with Leo years ago when St. Michael’s Church merged with St. Patrick’s Church which lead to the Blessed Trinity Parish. At the same time, consideration was being given to linking with St. Thomas in Poynette. He was a great member of the committee.

Gary Wisner

Friend • 19 days ago

Leo and I both worked for the USPS. Leo in Madison and I in Milwaukee. Eventually our paths crossed at regular postal staff meetings. He was a very congenial and personable individual and we hit it off immediately. He made those staff meetings much more tolerable. It was some years later that Leo attended a few of my musical singing performances. In addition, Linda and Leo would meet my wife and I for lunch on occasion. We really enjoyed getting together with them. I knew how much the neuropathy was troubling him. I prayed he would overcome it, but sadly that would not be the case. I was saddened by the news of his passing, but I know he is no longer suffering. I will miss good old Leo and the birthday cards he would send me over the years. My deepest condolences to Linda, his family, and his friends. May the good Lord bless and keep Leo until we meet again. God Bless you Leo.

Don Thornton

Friend • 24 days ago

As a member of the mailing industry, I thank Leo for his professionalism and his friendship. Rest in peace and God speed Leo.

Gene (Butch) Moeykens

Classmate • 30 days ago

We were class mates, young and alive, not thinking we would ever grow old. I moved away but I stayed in contact every now and then. I came back for a class reunion a few years back and a few of us went to see Leo, I think it did more for us than him. We added Linda to our Thursday morning prayer meeting several years back. We young back then, not supposed to die, but here we are, rest in peace Leo, Linda you are still on our men’s prayer list.

Scotty gruendler

Family • 1 month ago

I'm 73yrs old and when I was about 7 or 8 I was a patient in St. Mary's hospital. Back then you shared a room. My roommate was Leo. He was older and he brought his transistor radio . WISM was the station to listen to. The song Volare was popular and my favorite. Every (and I mean every) time it came on ,I asked Leo to turn it up and he would. He was so patient and accommodating that I never forgot his name. That was a long time ago and the only time I ever saw him. I looked him up online a few months back because I wanted to contact him and tell how much that meant to me but I didn't know what he would think. Now I wish I had . My condolences to his family. He must've been a wonderful man.

Debbie Wehinger

Friend • 1 month ago

Deepest condolences to the family. I worked with Leo for many years dealing with mail piece designs. Always had a story to tell, always full of laughs.