Joseph "Joe" T. Leisgang

Joseph (Joe) T. Leisgang, age 95, of Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 28, 2025 at Woodside Manor II Assisted Living.

Joe was born August 6,1930 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, son of the late Theodore & Philomena (Schuh) Leisgang.  He grew up on a farm in rural Seymour, Wisconsin.  There he learned to work hard, help his neighbors and enjoy the outdoors. Joe was a graduate of Seymour High School with the Class of 1948.  He then served in the U.S. Army, as a Medical Tech, from 1951-53.

On July 2,1955 Joe married the love of his life, Audrey Sobieck, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Oneida, Wisconsin. They were married 69 years until Audrey passed away on May 22, 2025.

Joe started out working at Charmin Paper mill but soon discovered he preferred working in sales.  He became an agent, for Farmers Insurance Group, where he owned his own agency for 38 years. During his career he earned several Topper’s Club awards for record high sales.  Joe and Audrey enjoyed traveling to Topper’s Club conventions throughout North America.

Joe was a Charter member of Nativity of Our Lord Parish. He continued to be an active member of the Parish serving as Sacristan, Lector, Eucharistic Minister and Alter Server Trainer. He also served on the Parish Council and was Minister to Woodside Manor I and Woodside Oaks for many years.

Joe was a founding member of the Ashwaubenon Lions Club.  He held all club offices including Lions District Governor and Council Chairman. Joe was a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow and was awarded the “Knights of the Blind” for serving as an eye tissue transporter. He also earned several Lions International awards. Joe and Audrey also enjoyed traveling to Lion’s Club meetings.

Joe was a dedicated volunteer who generously contributed his time and talents to numerous causes and organizations including the Red Cross, Concerned Hearts, Bellin Hospital and his beloved Nativity of Our Lord Parish. Joe and Audrey also welcomed numerous newborn foster children (awaiting adoption) into their home.

Joe lived a life deeply rooted in love and devotion to his family. He enjoyed family gatherings, caring for his grandchildren and attending their sporting and theatrical events. He found joy in cheering on his favorite teams - the Ashwaubenon Jaguars, Green Bay Packers, and Milwaukee Brewers.  He also enjoyed working outdoors to maintain his lawn and flower gardens, working diligently to ensure his yard was perfect.

Survivors include his children:  Jane (John, Jr.) Cain, Joy (Dan) Egan, Terry (Katrina) Leisgang and Timm (Nichole) Leisgang; his grandchildren:  Jennifer (Chris) Sambolin, Joe (Anna) Cain,  Kristin (Liam) Holyoak, Eileen Leisgang, Devon (Andrew) Mannenbach, Zachary (Erica Diaz) Egan and Madeline, Noah & Jonah Leisgang; his step-granchildren: Gigi (Fred) McKellips, John Cain III and Cynthia Filiberto;  his great grandchildren:  Evelyn, Liliana, Maxwell, Jaxon, Audrey, Silas, and Lennon; step-great grandchildren: Jordan, Quiana, Luis, Madeline and Atticus.

Joe is also survived by his in-laws: Arlene Smits, Joe (Lola) Sobieck, David (Mary) Sobieck and Mary Claire (Gary) Ullmer, Mary Ann Lancour; as well as many dear nieces and nephews.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents Theodore & Philomena Leisgang, his wife Audrey Leisgang, brothers Gerald, George and John Leisgang, sister Margaret Baeten, parents-in-law Edward & Lucille Sobieck, bothers- and sisters-in-law; Donald Smits, Dorothy Leisgang, Rita Leisgang, Dale Baeten, Tom Lancour, Joan Sobieck and Frank Sobieck.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Nativity of Our Lord Parish, 2270 S. Oneida St., Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin. Officiating will be the Rev. Matt Simonar.  Entombment will take place at Allouez Catholic Cemetery on a later date. 

The family will greet relatives and friends for visitation at the church on Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 12:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Lions Pride Program supporting the Wisconsin Lions Camp would be appreciated.

The Lyndahl Funeral Home is assisting the Leisgang family with funeral arrangements.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Unity Hospice and Woodside Manor for their support, compassion and kindness when it was needed most.

Joe’s life was a reflection of his deep faith, generous heart, and unwavering commitment to those he loved and served. He will be remembered for having a wonderful sense of humor that he loved sharing with others. His legacy of kindness, service, and devotion will live on in the many lives he touched.

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