Leo A. Girard, 76, of Sergeant Bluff, died Monday, August 31, 2020. Memorial Services will be held 11:00am Friday, September 4, 2020 at the Church of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery, Salix, IA. Waterbury Funeral Services is assisting the family with arrangements.

Leo was born July 7, 1944 in Kansas. As a child, he moved with his family to Sioux City and graduated from Heelan Catholic High School. Leo continued his education at Orange Coast Community College and Long Beach State in California. After graduation he entered the Army and served during the Vietnam War.

Leo married Theresa Patterson May 1, of 1971. Over the years they made their home in Sioux City, Long View and Waco, Texas, Ottumwa, Iowa, Norfolk, Nebraska and finally Sergeant Bluff in 1981. Leo worked for the IRS, retiring after 30 years of service.

He was a member of Nativity Church of Mater Dei Parish. He loved spending time with his family, traveling, and researching and looking for ghost towns. He enjoyed history, books, music and Heelan sports.

Survivors include his wife, Theresa of Sergeant Bluff; 2 sons, Joseph (Shirley) Girard of Omaha, Nebraska and Jack (Jodie) Girard of Salix, Iowa; 2 grandchildren, Anthony and Wyatt Girard; a brother, Tom (Sheryl) Girard and 6 sisters, Terry (Dwayne) Rees, Mary Mueller, Anne Jackson, Barb (Glen) Bernard, Cecilia (Nick) Geary, and Chris (Brian) Dekker.

He is preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers, Mike and Pat.