Dean 'Dino' Leinon

VERNON, Wis. - Dean "Dino" Leinon, of Vernon, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Jan. 2, 2015, at the age of 74.

Dean worked at Briggs and Stratton for 30 years. After his retirement, he owned and operated Dean's Lawn Care for 20 years. He enjoyed four wheeling with friends, repairing lawn equipment, watching Packer and Badger games and going "home" (up north to Iron Belt). His greatest joy was his grandchildren, and he was very active in their lives.

He is survived by his loving wife, Karin (nee Thomas), of 52 years. Loving dad to Chris (Sandy), of Sussex, and Lori (Bill) Chronis, of Mukwonago. Proud and devoted grandpa of Brianna and Sam Leinon, BJ Chronis and Olivia and Lilly McNally. Loving brother of Darlene Laihinen and David (Shelley) Leinon. He is further survived by his brother-in-law, Dale (Barb) Thomas, other relatives and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Lillian Leinon; mother- and father-in-law, Floyd and Olivia Thomas; son-in-law, Michael McNally; and brother-in-law, Richard Laihinen.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2014, at the Schmidt and Bartelt Funeral Home in Mukwonago, from 3 p.m. until the time of service at 6 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Vernon Presbyterian Church or Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, donor services, PO Box 4072 Pittsfield, MA 01202.

The family would like to thank the staff at Horizon Hospice for the loving care they provided to Dean and their family.