Anita M. Leon

Anita Marie Leon of Fond du Lac died at the age of 71 on Wednesday at Saint Agnes Hospital where she was surrounded by her loving family. Anita is survived by her husband, Anthony 'Tony' Leon and their children Brian (Kari; sons Kevin and Jason, and daughter Nicole), Michael (Jackie), James (Shana), Joan (Bruce; daughters Isabel and Victoria). Anita is survived by brothers Johnny and Gene, and sister Jeri, all of Georgia; and by sister-in-law Sophie Guge of, Illinois (daughters Regina and Maria). Anita was born on January 21, 1940 in Carrolton, Georgia to J. D. Byram and Louise Redding. On May 20, 1961, Anita married Tony Leon at Sacred Heart Church in Atlanta, while he was serving in the United State's Army. They recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Anita and Tony have four children, and five grandchildren whom Anita loved and cherished. Anita loved the sentiment that more powerful than a thousand armies, is an idea whose time has come. She was never afraid to stand up for justice, even when it was neither comfortable nor popular to do. She was a delegate to the 1976 Democratic National Convention that nominated her fellow Georgian Jimmy Carter. Anita was a woman of ideals, humor, deep love, compassion and dignity. She loved her family, books, music, knowledge, and laughter. She taught her children and grandchildren to take pleasure in the small things that life offers.



Visitation will be held at Uecker-Witt Funeral Home from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, October 15, 2011. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Fond du Lac Public Library in her name are encouraged.Uecker-Witt Funeral Home is serving the family. Additional information and permanent guestbook may be found at www.ueckerwitt.com.