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Published December 10, 2012, 01:11 PM

Leo Crotty, 73

Leo Sylvester Crotty of Somerset, Wis., died Saturday, Dec. 8, at home, after a battle with cancer.

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Leo Sylvester Crotty of Somerset, Wis., died Saturday, Dec. 8, at home, after a battle with cancer.

Leo was born in Osceola, Wis., Jan. 12, 1939, to Sylvester and Viola Crotty. He was a veteran of the National Guard, the 4th Battalion of Fort Leonard Wood. He served on the Somerset Police Dept. and Fire Dept. for 10 years. He was a very talented carpenter, and he enjoyed many hobbies outdoors such as camping, gardening, yard work, and taking his 1962 Starfire for a cruise in his free time.

Leo is survived by his wife of 51 years, Darlene; his children, Scott (Roxann), Julie (John) Martell, Mark (Penny), Amy, Jay (Lisa), and Barry; grandchildren, Danielle, Samuel, Micah, Jordan, Joshua, Brittany, Kirsty, Megan, Emily, Zachary, Jolise, Jaylin, and Allyiah; great-grandchildren, Lydia and Elliana; and his brother, Robert (Mary) Crotty.

Visitation 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Somerset, and also 1 hour prior to service. Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 14, at St. Anne's Catholic Church.

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LeeAnn L.
Stillwater, MN     12/14/2012 1:01 PM

Mrs. Crotty, Julie, Amy and family, Mom and I are thinking of you. I have fond memories of hanging out in the Crotty home where I learned about tuna fish on toast. I still enjoy it today, and I think of you. Thanks for the fun! Take care at this difficult time. LeeAnn Leske

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Jeff S.
Cambridge, MN     12/13/2012 8:21 AM

Our heartfelt condolences. May God comfort you with His peace and strength. Jeff and Teresa Smith

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Martin N.
St. Paul/Woodbury, MN     12/12/2012 1:06 PM

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Marty Nelson

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