Leo James Mell, 61, of Norway, Iowa passed away Friday, August 18, 2017 at Belle Plaine Specialty Care, Belle Plaine, Iowa.

Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at St. Michaels Catholic Church, Norway with Fr. Craig Steimel officiating.

Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Monday, August 21, 2017 at St. Michaels Parish Hall, with rosary at 3:30 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at St. Michaels Cemetery, Norway. Memorials may be made to the family. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.hrabakfuneralhome.com .

Leo James was born February 14, 1956 in Walker, IA to Leo Edward and Loretta P. (Sherbon) Mell. Shortly after Leo was born the family moved to Norway, where he has lived ever since. A Norway High School Graduate the class of 1974. He worked for 31 years for Quads Graphics in Marengo until retiring.

Leo was a member of St. Michaels Catholic Church, he enjoyed playing pool with the Iowa Valley Pool League, Leo loved baseball. Continuing the strong Norway baseball tradition, he was a little league coach for 22 yrs. Leo was a Detroit Tigers baseball fan and a Minnesota Vikings football fan.

He is survived by his brothers, Lynn (JoAnn) Mell, Lee (Michelle) Mell, Leon (Karolee) Mell all of Norway; sister, Linda (Dan) Conway, of Cedar Rapids; many nieces and nephews and his special Dewey Street Ladies.

Leo was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Larry Mell.

Brosh Funeral Service of Norway is assisting Leo's family with the service. Leo's special request is to dress casual.