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Wheatland Farmer Identified as the Victim in a Train Collision

Aug. 4, 2025 10:20p

(WGTD)---The victim of a pickup collision with a freight train in Kenosha County Sunday has been identified as 78-year-old Leonard Lois. 

According to the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office, Lois was driving a full-sized pickup when he was struck while crossing the tracks on a private access road on his Wheatland farm. 

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

 According to an obituary, Lois was born and raised on his family’s dairy farm. 

A funeral service will be held Saturday at St. Alphonsus Church in New Munster. 

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