Michael Leder

Michael “Mike” Leder, 61, Beaver Dam, formerly of Merrill, died Sunday, November 29, 2009 at his home.

Mike was born September 29, 1948, in Merrill, to Theodore and Irene (Myszka) Leder. He served in the Army from 1964 – 1972. He attended NTC and graduated with a degree in Agricultural Mechanics. Mike then worked at Northland Stainless, Inc. in Tomahawk as a welder. He moved to Beaver Dam in 1998 and worked for General Thermal Dynamics. Mike moved back to Tomahawk and was employed as a welder. In 2002 he moved to Columbus to be with his son. Mike attended New Testament Church while he lived in the Merrill area. He was a former member of the VFW in Columbus , WI . Mike enjoyed cooking, making wreaths and giving his family a hard time.

Survivors include his mother Irene Leder of Gleason, two sons, Charlie Doescher of Merrill, Mike Leder II, Bever Dam; three daughters, Tammy Woellner, of Wausau, Jamie Leder, Merrill, Rebekah (Kevin) Pophal; four brothers, Ronald (Gloria) Leder, Bloomville, Ted (Nancy) Leder Jr., Parish, Matt (Kim) Leder, Merrill, Tim (Carol) Leder, Oregon State; five sisters, Delores (John) O’Donnel, Jacksonville, FL, Peggy (Jerry) Monti, Merrill, Josephine (Mark) Ollhoff, Wausau, Kristine (Perry) Block, Merrill, Jane (Richard) Helm, Merrill, 11 grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Theodore Leder.

Services will be Friday, December 4, 2009, at 11:00 AM at Waid Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until the time of the service on Friday, also at the funeral home. The Rev. William Hohman will officiate. Burial will follow at St. John the Baptist Cemetery in the Town of Schley . Waid Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.waidfuneral.com .