Leo A. Cossette
October 11, 1930 ~ March 25, 2021
Leo A. Cossette, 90, Fargo passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving wife and family assisted by Sanford Hospice. He lived at Touchmark at Harwood Groves.
Leo was born October 11, 1930 in Fargo, North Dakota to Agnes (Duval) and Severt Cossette. He was the eldest of six children.
Leo lived life to the fullest and had a great love for nature. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling and farming. On June 20, 1951 he was united in marriage with Amy Comeau at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church, Wild Rice, North Dakota. Leo retired in 1992 after working for the City of Fargo for 40 years.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Amy, Fargo, ND; children, Ron (Lee), Gilbert, AZ, Leroy, Apache Junction, AZ, Terry (Blanche), Mukilteo, WA, Sharon (Alan) Keel, Las Vegas, NV, Bernice (Kent) Westby, Horace, ND, Wayne, Leonard, ND, Bonnie (Troy) Boschee, Fargo, ND, Jean (Bruce) Schick, Fargo, ND, Daniel, Fargo, ND, Catherine (KC) Smith, Mesa, AZ and Michael (Linda), Phoenix, AZ.
He is also survived by his 25 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, sisters, Arlene (Dennis) Jensen, Fargo, ND, Kathleen (Orvin) Helgeson, Fargo, ND and son-in-law, Daniel (Janet) Waclawik, Fargo, ND.
He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Diane, grandson, Shawn, brother, Jerome and sisters, Theresa (Harvey) Sauvageau and RoseMary (William) Kahler.
The family wishes to express its gratitude to Sanford Hospice for its compassionate and loving care of our father. We are forever grateful.
Leo's Video Tribute can be viewed below:
Sending our heartfelt condolences to the family for this great loss. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. I have so many fond memories of Leo and this wonderful family.
Amy and family,, we feel your loss. Leo was a wonderful man. He will be missed by all that knew and loved him. We are keeping you all in our prayers. Stay strong and know that the Lord is with always with you.
Dennis and Margaret
Dad
Your pain has been lifted so rest in peace. I will keep you in my heart forever. Until we are together again. I will love you always. Your loving daughter Sharon.
Our love and prayers.
Dad❤️ I was the lucky one.
You taught me till the end……… time is never wasted.
There are times when love can’t be verbalized. This love is felt even stronger. Peace…….🙏
Love,
Catherine
To Grandpa and Grandma,
It is amazing how many beautiful people you have brought into this world, together. I cherish all the times I came to visit on the farm. I am praying for you Grandma, and the rest of the family to find peace until we all see grandpa again in heaven.
Love,
Tori
Rest In Peace, Grandpa! I am forever grateful for all the memories, especially all the four wheeler rides. You are so loved and so missed!
Grandpa and Grandma,
It has been amazing to see the beautiful family you two have built together. Grandma, wishing you peace to bring comfort, and courage, and loving memories to forever hold in your heart. I know we all have the best memories of Grandpa that we will cherish forever!
Love,
Michael
Grandpa,
I have so many fond memories of playing with my cousins at the farm, tractor rides, Christmas traditions, and wedding dances. I will forever be grateful for the time we got to spend while we lived with you and Grandma. I pray you are at peace with Shawn, Diane and the rest of your family.
With much love,
Becky
I’m sorry for your loss. Great Grandpa Leo will all ways be in my heart and in my head.
rest in peace.
– Your Great Grandchild Madeline
Great Grandpa,
Listening to you sing in church and dancing to polka music with you in your living room will always be some of our favorite memories. We miss you and love you!
Great Grandma,
We are sending our prayers and love to you! xoxoxo
Dan, Chloe, Logan,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love, Ken and Norene
Grandpa, the highlight of my childhood was the annual trip to the farm. No matter the year, that was what I looked forward to the most. When I was really young, the 4 and 3 wheeler rides with you were my first exposure to adrenaline and I’ll never forget those. You were a great man, and grandfather, and I’m lucky to be a Cossette. I love you grandpa, and I know you’re in a better place now. When it’s my time, make sure the 3 wheeler’s warmed up for me.
Grandpa,
I have so many great memories over the years with you. From the once yearly summer visits while growing up, to standing Saturday dinners during my time at NDSU. While it’s hard to pick just one, I will leave you with this. I will never forget the one time I brought over a Not Your Father’s Rootbeer to the farm. You were interested in wanting to try a sip so I poured 2 ounces out into a glass for you. While I wasn’t paying attention you left me with the sample and took my whole bottle. It was my last one, hahahaha. You definitely enjoyed it and I will remind you that you owe me one once I see you again.
I miss you Grandpa, you will never be forgotten.
-John
Grandpa,
Some of our best childhood memories were our annual trip to the farm. A huge highlight for me was being on a farm full of cats I got to feed dinner leftovers to by calling “minou, minou minou!” One time when I was very young I spied on you from the barn stairs throwing hay out the top of the barn and I couldn’t figure out how you weren’t accidentally tossing the kittens out with the hay! I named 2 of my stuffed animals after two of those cats (pearl and cheddar!) I also happened to be at the farm when we discovered your dear pal Goldie. I helped give her her first bath!
You were a great man and a wonderful grandfather. You played a pivotal role in shaping our huge family that is filled with so much love and respect for you, Grandma and one another.
Thank you for letting us always shoot fireworks out from your garden. I will think of you next time I light one up.
Much love to you and Grandma,
Your granddaughter Danielle
Leo
I am thinking back to the many great times I have had at the farm. One that stands out is how you and Amy had me over for Thanksgiving dinner after I had dated Sharon only twice. You made me feel as part of the family right from the start. Then you and Amy had me over for Christmas. I was hooked – I was part of a big, wonderful, caring family. I have very fond memories of all the summer vacations we had at the farm – yes even baling the ditches with you.
You will be missed, will see you again sometime.
Alan
Dad,
I have so many beautiful memories of our family, I can’t even count them all! One of the things I am most grateful for is your kindness and generosity. When someone needed help, you and Mom were always there to help with anything. I don’t know how I would have made it through the harder parts of life without the support from you and Mom. Thank you for always being there for us, without hesitation. I will never forget and will forever be grateful for all you have done for us.
Love you, always and forever.
Rest in Peace, Dad.
Love, Bonnie
Grandpa,
Thank you for welcoming us into your already very large family and accepting us to become a part of it. Will always remember the adventures and good times we had with you at the farm growing up. I know you are in a better place now but will always miss you.
Love, Simon
My condolences to Amy, Bonnie and the whole Family. It was always good to see Leo every fall and
spring since I stored my boat at the Cossette farmstead. Quite a spot. We would always talk crops,
weather and water levels. Rest in peace Leo.
For all the family, especially Terry & Blanche. I just saw this obituary tonight. My sincere sympathies for you and all the many family members of Leo Cassette. The video which I just viewed is awesome. What many great memories and fun times are posted. Your dad was a true man of the land. His horses, the cart to place the grandchildren in and take a ride; His tractor, and all the many special family photos. Your mom and dad were indeed a handsome couple. May he be Resting in Peace, and may our Lord give peace and consolation to all the family members. Your friend, LaVerne