Leon L. Moser, age 71, of Wolsey passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, January 26, 2024 at his home under hospice care. His Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 2, 2024 at 10:00 am at St. John's Lutheran Church in Wolsey with burial in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery. Military Honors will be conducted by the Wolsey American Legion. Visitation with his family present will be on Thursday, February 1st from 5-7 pm with a prayer service at 6:30 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Wolsey; or visitation one hour prior to the funeral service on Friday. The funeral service will be live streamed through the church's website, https://stjohnslutheran.sermon.net/main/main/21560485

Leon LeRoy Moser was born on April 21, 1952 in Miller, South Dakota to parents LeRoy and Erma Moser. Leon graduated from Wolsey High School in 1971. He married Marilyn Scheel in Wolsey, SD on September 15, 1972. Leon and Marilyn lived in Wolsey for their married life.

Leon was a proud fisherman with a wealth of rods, lures, and stories of impressive catches. He loved his family, and would often be found trying to take charge of his grandsons. He enjoyed farming and the peaceful task of mowing hay.

Leon served in the South Dakota Army National Guard for six years and was a member of the Wolsey American Legion.

Leon is survived by his wife, Marilyn; children, Matt (Tara) Moser of Wolsey and Lance (Callie) of Wessington; grandchildren Teagen, Ty, Hannah, Jobie, Pepper, Murphy, Meadow, Briley, Kaylee, and Kinlee; sisters Sheila (Loren) Boyens of Sioux Falls and Peggy (Jim) Wagner of Cottonwood, AZ, and brother Dave (Barb) Moser of Huron.

He was preceded in death by his parents; father-in-law Marvin Scheel and mother-in-law Grace Kludt.