Edward A. Leeuw, Jr.

Edward A. Leeuw, Jr., 82, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away Monday, January 25, 2016 at his home. Born March 4, 1933 in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Edward Sr. and Madonna C. (Manier) Leeuw.

Ed attended Central Catholic High School, graduating with the Class of 1951. On April 7, 1956 he married Lois Eileen Judd at Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Ft. Wayne. They moved to Whitley County and lived in Washington Township from 1967 until 2000. They then moved to her familys farm and built a new home in Jefferson Township. Ed worked for the United States Postal Service for over 30 years, retiring as a Post Master from Columbia City. He attended St. Catherines Catholic Church and was a member of St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church. Ed enjoyed traveling with his wife and after retiring they raised mice on the farm.

Survivors include his sons, Ed Leeuw of Mesa, AZ, Matt Leeuw of South Whitley, Joe (Amy) Leeuw of South Whitley, John (Willie) Leeuw of Fort Wayne and Bill (Lori) Leeuw of South Whitley; and eight grandchildren, Josh Leeuw, Rebecca Leeuw, Chelsea Rigler, Jackie Leeuw, Eddie Leeuw, David Leeuw, Kaylee Leeuw and Drew Leeuw. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Leeuw in 2005; children, Donita and David Leeuw; and brothers, Richard Sr. and Father Dan Leeuw.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 31, 2016 from 2 to 6 p.m. at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City with a Rosary at 1:30. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Monday at St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church, 315 S Line St,Columbia City with calling one hour prior. Father Gary Sigler will be officiating. Burial will follow at Covington Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations may be made in Eds honor to the Humane Society of Whitley County or towards Masses.