Leon Andrew Wolt, Jr. age 71 of Pearland died Sunday September 19, 2021 at Houston Veterans Hospital. Funeral services are Saturday October 16, 2021 at Gulf Coast Foursquare Church in Hitchcock, Reverend John Elliott officiating, with visitation beginning at 2:00pm followed by the funeral at 3:00pm.

Leon was born September 28, 1949 in Eagle Pass, Texas. He was an electrician by trade. Leon was a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces serving in Vietnam. He served as a Marine from 1968-1972, then the U.S. Army Reserve from 1972 until 1974 when he joined the U.S. Navy and finished his tour of service in 1978. Leon married his sweetheart, Teresa Helen McDowell, on April 6, 1968. Through war and peace time she stood by his side for over 53 years. Leon was a Christian first. He was a member of Gulf Coast Foursquare Church in Hitchcock and a member of the Soldiers for Christ Motorcycle Club. He shared his faith at the Galveston County Jail as a volunteer chaplain and at numerous Bike Rallies around the country. May it be said of Leon he was faithful to his family, his God and his Country. Rest in peace soldier, you earned it.

Leon is survived by his wife of 53 years Teresa Helen Wolt of Pearland; daughters Teresa E. Wolt of Pearland, Rebecca J. Hansen and husband Shane of Sealy and Virginia D. Wolt of Washington, State; son Leon A. Wolt, III and wife Deb of Texas City; sisters Gloria Giron and husband Red (Joe), Romelia Rodriguez and husband Rudy, Dolores Garcia, Stella Pena and husband Rudy and Margie Garcia and husband Louis; brother Raul Bernal, Jr. and wife Betty; 10 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.