Leo N. Biesterveld, of Lakeland, Florida, formerly of Little Chute, age 82.  The Lord has called Leo home, he is in the arms of Jesus!  He passed away peacefully with his loved ones at his side.  Leo was a U.S. Navy veteran.  He married Maurita McDermott in 1959 and they just celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary.  He retired from Foremost Dairies (formerly M.G.) in 1997 and then drove for Gustman.  Leo lived a blessed life and did everything fast and with no regrets, especially fast boats and motorcycles.  Leo loved his family and was devoted to them.

Leo is survived by his wife Maurita; children:  Julia (Kevin) LeNoble, Kevin (Donna) Biesterveld and Linda (Victor) Van Stralen; grandchildren:  Luke, Nic (Rachel) and Charissa LeNoble, Adam (fiancée Stephanie Jansen) and Ryan (special friend Katie Weyenberg) Biesterveld, Reed and Nathan Van Stralen, Peyton and Garret Biesterveld; great grandchildren:  Talen, Teagan, Dominic and Maxson LeNoble; and brother, Jerry Biesterveld.  He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Leo was preceded in death by his son, Rick Biesterveld; parents, Adrian and Stella; twin brother, Leon; and siblings:  Rosaline (Bob) Fleming, Betty (Jim) Mathy and Joe (Gladys) Biesterveld.

Visitation will be held Friday, December 29, 2017 at ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC CHURCH (500 W. Marquette St. Appleton) beginning at 1:00 p.m. until time of Mass at 3:00 p.m.  The Rev. Adam Bradley will officiate.  Military honors, conducted by the Jacob Coppus American Legion Post 258, will immediately follow.  In lieu of flowers, memorials for the DAV or Heart Association Diabetes Fund are appreciated.