Leo was born in Silverton, Oregon to Delma and Jerry Sprauer. He was a farmer and metal fabricator in the Monitor area. He enjoyed gold mining, fishing, hunting, and helping friends. He also enjoyed baking and canning. Leo had a life-long love for animals.

Leo is survived by his mother Delma; his siblings, Carmen Sprauer, Therese Sprauer (Abel), Gary Sprauer (Kat), Annie Sprauer Majdolashrafi (Hassan), Karl Sprauer (Bernadine), Kate Slayton (Kory); his stepson, James Brown & many nieces and nephews.

Leo was preceded in death by his father, Jerry and his sister, Janet Sprauer Sapp.

Leo's Celebration of Life will be January 28th anytime between 12:00pm and 3:00pm at Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm.