DE WACHT, Leo
Born Saturday July 21, 1945. Passed away Wednesday January 01, 2025.
Passed away peacefully after a courageous battle.
Cherished husband of Marilyn. Adored father and father-in-law of Tania, Rick and Shelley, Debbie, Helena and Paul. Much loved Pop to all his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Sadly missed.
Funeral notice
Wednesday January 08, 2025, 2:00pm
Quinn Funerals Chapel at Wesley Place, 15 Skene Street, Colac
Get directionsThe Funeral of Mr. Leo de Wacht will be held in the Chapel at Wesley Place, 15 Skene Street, Colac on Wednesday January 8, 2025 commencing at 2 pm. The Funeral will leave the Chapel at the conclusion of the service for the Colac Lawn Cemetery.
Tributes
Leave a tributeSo sorry for your loss Helene and family, my thoughts are with you.
January 04, 2025 5:25 pm
To our sister Marilyn , and family we pass on our deepest condolences to you all.
Love Rob and Ros McAdam .January 04, 2025 1:17 pm
We were privileged to have known Leo and call him a special friend we will miss his jokes etc he is now at peace and out of pain rsp my friend Sandra and Peter
January 04, 2025 11:35 am
To Marilyn, Tania,Rick,Debbie
HeleneWe are so sorry to hear about Lee.
Sending our condolences to you all at this sad timeLiz George and family
January 04, 2025 11:12 am
Marilyn and family no words can be spoken to say how sorry we are of the passing of Lee , where all thinking of you all . Dianne Terry and family .
January 04, 2025 10:01 am
Pop,
I can’t put into words how much this hurts. I’ve never known someone to have such a great sense of humour like you, always putting a smile on someone else’s face and making everyone around you laugh. I’ll always cherish the memories we shared together, the best memory I’ll never forget is you’d always without a doubt have salami or ice cream & sprinkles to give me when I come to visit as a kid. You were such a blessing to everyone around you, especially your family!
The most beautiful soul to ever exist
I’ll miss you dearly and I’ll always love you very much!
Forever in my heart
❤️xxJanuary 03, 2025 9:05 pm
To Marilyn
My condolences to you & your family,
Debbie BevinsJanuary 03, 2025 6:32 pm
My beloved husband Leo thank you for 57 years of wonderful memories. Forever in my heart. I will miss you dearly and forever. Your loving wife Marilyn x
Rest in Peace my loveJanuary 03, 2025 1:36 pm
Dad l know how lucky l was to have you as my father. You treated everyone with acceptance and kindness. You would look people in the eye and shake their hand. Respect was important to you and you showed it to everyone you met. You had a wicked sense of humor and loved a good laugh. There was never a dull moment growing up with all the road trips, camping, boating & fishing. You loved celebrating New Years Eve with loud music the entire street could hear whilst enjoying your signature Dutch treats to celebrate.
I will miss your hugs, l will miss hearing you say l love you kiddo. I loved a coffee and having deep conversations with you. You were always so supportive and understanding. You loved us unconditionally.
You loved your birthday and loved it when the family were together singing happy birthday and enjoying your favorite sponge cake. You loved your family feircly and we all knew how important we were to you. You knew how much you were loved too. You spoilt your grandkids with giggles, lollies and ice cream with sprinkles.
You fought hard in the past few years and we showed you the love and respect you had shown us until the very end. You were an amazing wise, loving teacher & father.
Rest in peace my dear Dad. I know l will see you again one day and we will finish where we left off.All my love my beautiful Dad.
See you in the soup.
Forever in my heart.Helena xx
January 03, 2025 9:19 am
My sincere condolences to Marilyn and family.
January 03, 2025 7:00 am
To Marilyn and family, I’m so sorry to hear of your loved ones passing.
Thinking of you all.🌹♥️🌹
Lee .January 02, 2025 10:48 pm
Dad
Thank you for all the beautiful fun memories. Your love for cars boats motorbikes gave us the best adventures growing up..I’ll miss your great sense of humour that made us all laugh so much. I miss the coffees and chats and to see you sitting at the table tinkering with all your pride possessions of watches and clocks while listening to your music..the list goes on as you loved collecting everything, as you would say never know when I’ll need that..as your grandkids use to say big belly pop that loved to give them ice cream with sprinkles as kids and to make them laugh and smile.. Dad you fought so hard for so long it’s time to rest..My heart is so broken you will be sadly missed forever.. I love you Dad..
Forever in my heart Deb and grandchildren Jason Shannon Rhiley Charlotte Ethan xxJanuary 02, 2025 7:48 pm