Leo Joseph Wesley, age 85, of Manitou Beach, MI, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Leo was born in Dardanelle, AR on July 19, 1940, to Joe Henry and Frances Marie (Klouber) Wesley.
Leo earned his Bachelor’s degree from Arkansas Tech University in Architectural Engineering and proudly served in the U.S. Army, achieving the rank of captain. He married his wife, Barbara Ann Kerr, on September 14, 1968, at the historic St. Joseph Shrine in the Irish Hills of Michigan, beginning a lifelong journey together. Leo and Barb raised their family in Toledo, OH where he had a 30-year career at Owens Corning Fiberglass, leaving a lasting impact on all who had the pleasure of working with him.
In retirement, Leo and Barb moved to their cherished lake house, that Leo designed, on Devils Lake, MI. They continued to make lasting memories at the lake with family and friends over three decades. Leo enjoyed a myriad of hobbies and projects including boating, water skiing, scuba, travel, downhill skiing, flying as a private pilot, building radio controlled planes and boats, woodworking and maintaining his home among many others. He was a problem solver and could fix anything. An active member of St. Mary on the Lake parish, Leo contributed his expertise to renovations, improvements and to the financial council for many years.
In addition to his wife, Barb, Leo is survived by his children, Michael (Tracy) Wesley and Elizabeth (Daniel) Roarty; grandchildren, Kate, Peter, Ellie, Sarah, Jacob; and a sister, Helen Marie Kiefer. Leo is preceded in death by his parents and a brother in infancy.
Visitation for Leo will be held Friday, September 19, 2025, at the Anderson-Marry Funeral Home (3050 W. Beecher Rd., Adrian, MI) from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 1:00 pm at St. Mary on the Lake Catholic Church (450 Manitou Rd., Manitou Beach, MI). Military rites will take place immediately after the Mass, with a reception following.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Mary on the Lake or to the donor’s choice. Friends can express sympathies to the family online by visiting the tribute wall at www.marryfh.com.