Joseph Leu

Joe was born in East Jordan, MI to Joseph and Fay (Shepard) Leu on July 3, 1940. He graduated from East Jordan High School in 1958. He married Mary E. Borgen on June 9, 1962. He graduated from Michigan Technological University in 1963 with a Bachelor’s degree, from the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology in 1965 with a Master’s degree, and from the University of Alberta in 1969 with a Ph. D., all in physics. He was a professor at several universities over the course of his career.

Joe is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary; their children Paula Leu, Edward (Stephanie) Leu, and Debra (Marc) McCloud; their grandchildren Rebecca McCloud, Logan McCloud, Karina Walker, and Isabel Leu; his sister Verna (Stanley) Sweet; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

Joe is preceded in death by his parents; two infant sisters and his brother, Thomas Leu; and his niece, Amy (Mitch) Sadona.

The Cane Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements which will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please plant a tree in Joe’s memory.