Leslie E. Loker, age 85, of Oshkosh, died peacefully Saturday, April 14, 2012, surrounded by the love of his family. Leslie was born August 13, 1926, in the Town of Rushford, the son of Hollis and Malita Fiegel Loker. He married Shirley Longworth on August 19, 1950. Leslie had served his country in the U.S. Navy during WW II from October 28, 1944 until July 1, 1946. He had worked for 29 years at the Oshkosh Telephone Company, retiring December 1, 1985. Leslie and Shirley enjoyed square dancing with the Timber Toppers. They have many fond memories of the years they spent at Pearl Lake during the summer, and the winters they spent in Arizona. Leslie loved to fish and in his spare time could be found fishing his favorite spots on Pearl Lake.

Leslie is loved and will be missed by his wife of nearly 62 years, Shirley; children, Gail of Denver, CO, Steve (Debby) of Omro, Linda (Stan) Redlin of Omro and Jeff (Jenny) of Denver, CO; grandchildren, Courtney (Ryan) Goehring of Random Lake, Corinne (Ben) Zick of Random Lake, Brian (Michelle) Loker of Omro, Jason (Heather) Loker of Omro and Madelyn Loker of Denver, CO; great grandchildren, Riley Zick, Bryce Loker, Nolan Goehring, Jake McHugh, Elijah Zick and Baby Goehring; brothers in law, Donald (Mavis) Longworth, Arden (Marge) Longworth, Larry (Sharlene) Longworth; sisters in law, Joyce Loker, Louise Loker and Sharon (Jack) Spiegelberg; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Leslie was preceded in death by his parents, Hollis and Malita Loker; father and mother in law, Homer and Florence Longworth; twin brother, Lester; sibling twins, Harold and Howard; sister, Geraldine King and sister in law, Dyvonne Loker.

The family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday, April 17, 2012, at the funeral home from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 7:00 p.m. Leslie will be laid to rest in the Omro Cemetery. A memorial is being established in Leslie's name.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staffs of Harbor House and Heartland Hospice, especially Tabitha for the excellent care and love shown to both Leslie and Shirley.