Allen Arthur “Bud” Leas, 82, of Monona, Iowa, died Monday, October 19, 2009, at his home following a sudden illness. Bud was born on April 28, 1927, on the family farm near Waterville, Iowa, to Arthur and H. Louise (Larsen) Leas. He attended Sixteen Country School through the eighth grade. Bud served his country honorably in the United States Army from 1945 – 1947.

Bud was united in marriage to Anna Mae Marovets on June 5, 1951, at the Methodist Church in Monona, Iowa. Bud and Anna Mae farmed their entire married life together. In 1964, they moved to their farm east of Monona, Iowa. Anna Mae passed away on November 18, 2004, and Bud retired to Monona, Iowa, shortly after her passing.

Bud enjoyed dancing with his partner, Anna Mae. They took several trips including a trip to South Fork, TX. Bud served on the Monona Rural Fire Board where he served as a past president. He also enjoyed raising miniature horses for many years. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Survivors include his brother, Arvid (Hedy) Leas, Waterville; his sister, Barbara (Kirk) Mowat, Altoona and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Bud was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; two sisters, La Rene Gjefle and Maxine Thorstenson and one brother, Eldon Leas.