Allen Leabo

Allen Kenneth Leabo, 74, of Carlisle, MN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at his home in Carlisle, MN.

Allen was born to Orval and Mary (Haugen) Leabo, in Fergus Falls, MN on January 31, 1950. He grew up near Underwood, MN and graduated high school in Fergus Falls, MN in 1968.

He married Linda Marquardt on September 25, 1999. They were married for 24 years. He spent most of his career working at Thiele Technologies in Fergus Falls working as an Industrial Engineer. He started working at Thiele Technologies in 1986 and continued working there for 34 years until he finally retired in 2020. Prior to joining Thiele Technologies Allen owned and operated a family lawn care business. He also spent several years managing turkey farms in Underwood and Perham MN.

Allen enjoyed spending time with family, friends, and his dogs. He had a passion for gardening.  He loved spending time outdoors, playing around on his tractors, and working on his vehicles.

Allen was preceded in death by his parents, Orval and Mary Leabo; oldest brother, David Leabo; sister-in-law, Darlene Leabo; niece, Dawn Teberg; father and mother-in-law, Russell and Evelyn Marquardt; and brother-in-law, Robert Marquardt.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Leabo; his children, Shannon (Kynt) Leabo, April (Michael) Johnson, Julie (Troy) Hennen, Randy (Cassie) Leabo, Jennie (Terry) Motz; his grandchildren, Brandon Stundahl, Brittany Stundahl, Kelsi (Travis) Weaver, Skylar Hennen, Tia Hennen, Devon Leabo, Dawson Leabo, Savannah Leabo, Zayden Motz, and Ryder Motz; his brother, Gary (Sherry) Leabo; his sister, Joyce (Bruce) Hanstad; seven great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Barb Marquardt, Lynette (Gary) Oien; brother-in-law, Ronald Marquardt, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service: 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Olson Funeral and Cremation Chapel in Fergus Falls, MN with visitation one-hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Clergy: Reverend Isaiah Bai

Interment:  Vang Cemetery, rural Fergus Falls, MN

Arrangements provided Olson Funeral and Cremation

Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com