Leo Bitsos

Leo “Louie” Bitsos, 91 of Sioux City passed away on Wednesday May 24, 2017 at his residence.

Services will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday at St. Thomas Orthodox Church. Rev. Lucas Rice will officiate. Burial will be in St. Thomas Orthodox Cemetery in Graceland Park Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 6:00 P. M. Friday with a Trisagion Service at 7:00 P.M. all at the Church.

Arrangements are under the direction of Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel.

Leo was born March 13, 1926 in Sioux City; he was the son of Paul and Mabel (Abdouch) Bitsos. Leo grew up in Sioux City and attended Sioux City Schools. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served during WW II. After the war, Leo returned to Sioux City. He owned and operated restaurants in Yankton and Sioux City, the last being the 4th St. Café.

On February 10, 1990, Leo married Elizabeth Arendt in Sioux City.

Leo was a member of St. Thomas Orthodox Church and a Life Member of the V.F.W. Post 8762. In his younger years, Leo enjoyed playing golf and fishing. He was a fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes and enjoyed watching Minions and western movies as well as making jewelry.

Survivors include his wife Elizabeth of Sioux City; his son Paul Bitsos and his wife Dora of Omaha, NE; his daughter: Tina Mentis and her husband Peter of Fairfax, VA; a sister Marie Woods of Donna, TX; 5 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

Leo was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers and sisters: John Bitsos, Mary Stevens, Phil Stevens, Tony Bitsos and Maggie Staber