Leo L'Herault

Leo Paul L’Herault Jr., 74, of Oakdale, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020, at Woodbury Health Care Center. He was born on January 16, 1946 in Minneapolis, MN, the son of Leo Sr. and Mildred (Church) L’Herault. He received his education and graduated from Cooper High School in 1965. Leo went on to work for Liberty Carton Company in Golden Valley. On July 23, 1976, Leo married Madeline Hough in St. Paul, MN. A short time later, Leo and Madeline relocated to Denver, Kansas, and later Texas, where he held various jobs. In 1997, the couple retired and made their return to Minnesota. In his spare time, Leo enjoyed fishing, watching television, carpentry. Leo was a jack of all trades and knew how to fix most anything. He often recounted that his mother taught him how to cook and his dad taught him how to fix. Leo is survived by his wife, Madeline of Oakdale; a sister, Joyce (Ed) White of Elk River, MN; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Louise L’Herault. Graveside Service 11:30 AM Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at Mound Cemetery, 3515 69th Avenue North, Brooklyn Center, MN. Arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings, MN.