Leonard Polzin

Leonard C.. Polzin, age 97, formerly of Bloomer, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at the Inn Care of Abbotsford. He was born October 29, 1912 in Keystone, Wisconsin, to Ferdinand and Augusta (Waldofski) Polzin. He received his education in Keystone. He married Olga Buchholtz and together they worked as a butler and maid for a family in Chicago IL. They moved to Crystal Lake IL where he worked on a large dairy farm. They then moved to Janesville where he worked for General Motors and after retirement, they moved to Harlinger, Texas. After Olga’s death, Leonard married Charlotte Bredvik. They spent time in Texas before moving to Bloomer. Leonard loved golfing and traveling. After Charlotte’s death, he lived with his brother Bernard and Lois Polzin. The last ten years of his life he resided at the Inn Care of Abbotsford.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Ferdinand and Augusta; his wives: Olga & Charlotte; two brothers: Milo & Bernard; one sister: Irma Marquardt.

He is survived by one brother: Lester (Izzy) Polzin of Alaska; many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 11:00 AM at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bloomer. Interment will be in the Bloomer Cemetery. Friends may call from 9:00 AM until the time of services on Saturday at St. Paul Church. There will be no visitation Friday evening. Olson Funeral Home in Bloomer is in charge of arrangements.

Leonard’s family would like to take this opportunity to thank all the staff at Inn Care and Hospice, St. Joseph’s Hospital of Marshfield, for their loving care and companionship. Special thanks also goes to Pastor Paul Hunsicker of Christ Lutheran Church for his many visits and special prayers.