Leathers 4U II, Inc

SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER IS OUT! CHECK OUT ALL THE NEW SALES! Also, give us your ideas and we will create your idea!

SEPTEMBER IS HERE! -

SEPTEMBER IS HERE! Get ready, Riding Season is wrapping up! This is the perfect time to bring all your motorcycle customization ideas to life! Don't forget, you'll need leather gear to stay cozy and safe during those chilly rides!

Leathers 4U II, Inc will be closing at 3:00 today for pre wedding festivities! Don't forget we are also closing at 1:00 tomorrow for the wedding! We resume normal business hours on Tuesday September 3rd

Open Saturday until 1 - so we can do more wedding shenanigans with the crew

PATCH SALE!!!

Congratulations to Wendy who won the shop and play raffle!

'Road Names' are biker nicknames, usually given to the person by their contemporaries due to an event or habit or feature regarding that person. Kind of like the Indian names of lore, a road name is a nickname with meaning. WHATS YOURS!?

Raise your glass to Roy - my heart is sad
Signed
Susie

Roy Michael Olson
February 2, 1955 — August 22, 2024
It is my sad duty to report the death of Roy M. Olson on August 22, 2024. Roy died as he lived – on his own terms.

Roy was born on February 22, 1955, at St. Clare Hospital in Monroe, WI, to Roy R. and Ruth A. (Ahern) Olson. Roy had an adventurous and happy childhood, with many bumps, bruises, and broken bones. His Mom said every grey hair on her head was Roy’s fault.

He graduated from Monroe High School in 1973. Thus began a series of jobs. He did some farming, replaced towels in commercial businesses, and worked for Area Concrete. He finally settled into a job as an apprentice cheesemaker at Klondike Cheese. He worked there for 12 years. He was very competently mentored by the Buholzer boys, Steve, Dave, and Ron, and eventually became a cheesemaker.

Roy married Mary Hinderman in 1976 and they welcomed two boys, Brandon M. and Bryan J. (B.J.)

When Roy left Klondike, he started a 34 year career in printing at Moore Business Forms in Monroe. He left Monroe and moved to northern Illinois and worked in various plants owned by Moore. He ended his career in St. Charles, IL. By then Moore had been bought out by R.R. Donnelly.

Roy was a hard worker. He taught himself to create spreadsheets and databases and was very skilled at it. He worked with the Moore Development Group in Logan, Utah, rebuilding a database for their new system. He was also an extremely reliable employee. He showed up for work on time every day. He often worked from home on nights and weekends, troubleshooting problems at the plant.

Roy retired from R.R. Donnelly in February, 2018. Almost immediately after retirement, he dropped his 900 pound Honda Aspencade on his right leg, shattering it in several places. It took months for his leg to heal. During that time, he was treated for extreme weakness and it was determined that his heart was working at only 15%. The doctors did what they could, but eventually he had to have a Left Ventricular Assistance Device installed in his chest. He took care of his heart pump by himself every day. Roy and his good friend, Susie Kleiner, sewed three pockets inside his leather jacket to hold the control unit and two batteries he had to carry with him at all times. Roy never complained about his lot in life. He just powered through what he had to do to stay alive. The heart pump gave him 6 more years of life. He was able to see two grandchildren graduate from high school and see Ethan make the Dean’s List at UW Madison his freshman year. He also was able to watch his grandson, Sawyer, perform the lead in his high school play, “The Addams Family, The Musical.” Sawyer was so good, Roy cried!

As if heart problems weren’t enough, he suffered from Type 2 Diabetes for much of his adult life. The past 15 years he has been insulin dependent and suffered from severe neuropathy in his hands and feet.

And if THAT wasn’t enough, he was diagnosed with liver cancer in February, 2024. The doctors attempted a treatment, but the cancer quickly spread to his kidneys, hip, and shoulder.

During the last several months of his life, Roy lived with his sister, Sherie, and her husband, Steve Sasso. He regaled Sherie with many stories of his wild, younger days. Like riding in the back of a moving pickup truck playing pool on the table they had just picked up. And removing all the toilets from the house of a friend on his wedding day. (Were they still friends after that?) And carting a cannon to fairs, weddings, parties, anyplace there was a bunch of people he and his friends determined could be scared witless.

Roy was a very gregarious and kind man. He had many, many friends, too many to list here. But he will be sadly missed by his best friends, Gregory Lyon (Stretch), Susie Kleiner, and all of the employees at her Leathers 4 U shop in Antioch, IL; Elizabeth (Libby) Wuethrich; Marley Lindsey; Whitney Flood; and Reenee Vitale. He was a loyal friend, who would do anything for anyone.

He has left enormous holes in the hearts of his family: Sister, Sherie Olson Sasso (Steve); Sons: Brandon Olson (Kristen Hires) and B.J. Olson (Angela); and his five beloved grandsons: Ethan, Sawyer, Damon, Nolan, and Quinn

Because he had a heart pump, he was able to decide the day he would have it turned off – on his own terms. The family would like to thank all the staff .on ward 3 West at Froedert Hospital in Milwaukee for allowing him to make that choice, Roy received his heart pump at Froedert and had many stays on 3W over the years. He had a parade of nurses and other hospital staff stop by his room for a last hug.

There will be no formal service. The family encourages his friends to meet in small groups and raise an ice cold bottle of beer in his honor. He’ll be toasting with you from above!

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Roy Michael Olson, please visit our flower store.

Rest well Roy Olson
There are no words that could ever sum up what all you taught me throughout the years, a genuine kind person and yet a grumpy grouch here and there.
You will be very missed

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Purrfect Cat Rescue Inc. is dear to my heart cus the two punks I adopted filled my heart - never ever support those that don’t support you!

To those of you who support us by going to our Chow & Meow’s…. We thank you! All of the profits from those events go straight to our kitties needs. We just learned that Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers won’t pay it forward unless more money comes in. Sad that businesses do this. People came to their restaurant to enjoy their food and we get the short end of the stick. No future events will be scheduled with this company! Where should we plan the next one? Any recommendations?

This is appropriate for even now.. it's August and the drive in to work was 61 degrees.. um NO!

Custom Hoodie for a customer!

We are here until 5 come get your raffle tickets!!

Sequoit Creek Park is officially open
our SHOP and PLAY will continue tomorrow
Visit the new park and shop downtown Antioch
make sure that you get a raffle ticket from each of the following stores
Family Heirloom Antiques
Found Vintage Home and Gifts
Hannah's Home Accents
Inspired Home
The Island Antiques
Leathers 4U II, Inc
Little Bean Books
Merle Norman Antioch
Ms. Peddler's Boutique
The Polished Patina
Rustic and Reclaimed Market
The Stubborn Sunflower
The Village Thrift Shop
Wilmot Heritage Antiques
Zanna Dunes
Vintage Mercantile

We can’t wait to see you tomorrow!

Sequoit Creek Park Grand Opening Ceremony

Thursday, Friday and Saturday you can come by us and get 25% off purses & wallets!

16 Shops to check out too!
Shop & Play at Downtown Antioch Shops on August 15th - 18th and you may just win some really awesome raffles!
You will get 1 raffle ticket for every shop you visit during these days!

Family Heirloom Antiques
Found Vintage Home and Gifts
Hannah's Home Accents
Inspired Home
Little Bean Books
Merle Norman Antioch
Ms. Peddler's Boutique
Rustic and Reclaimed Market
The Stubborn Sunflower
The Island Antiques
The Village Thrift Shop
Vintage Mercantile
Wilmot Heritage Antiques
Zanna Dunes

For many years we have perfected our skills - we know what real leather is - we know how to fix what others have messed up - we are full fledged -full grain leather ! We don’t skimp or lie - choose wisely who you think can fix what has been broken

Stop in these shops starting Thursday and get a free ticket to be entered into a cool beans raffle !

Did you know Antioch has 16 women owned buisnesses? And they are all involved in the Shop & Play Sequoit Creek Park Soiree this weekend celebrating the Grand Opening!
Each participating shop will have a raffle for Sequoit Creek themed custom made item and one lucky shopper will win a GRAND PRIZE consisting of gift cards from the participating shops AND a pair of FALL WINE WALK tickets!

No purchase necessary; to get one raffle ticket per shop just visit each shop during the event! That's it!
Additional raffle tickets may earned one per every $20 (pre-tax) spent.
Each shop will have sales and specials....
On Auguat 21st ALL he raffle tickets will be combined and ONE GRAND PRIZE winner will be drawn!

Mark your calendars and get ready to visit all of our AMAZING shops!

Sponsered by the Village of Antioch, Illinois - Government

Zanna Dunes Wilmot Heritage Antiques The Village Thrift Shop The Stubborn Sunflower Rustic and Reclaimed Market Polished Patina Merle Norman Antioch Little Bean Books Leathers 4U II, Inc The Island Antiques Inspired Home Hannah's Home Accents Found Vintage Home and Gifts Family Heirloom Antiques Vintage Mercantile

Shop & Play in Antioch 8/15-8/18
Come check out this raffle item, you may win just for participating. Antioch Sawmill Whiskey Decanter & Leather Coasters, Wooden Magnet & cooler & travel pouch

16 Shops to check out too!
Shop & Play at Downtown Antioch Shops on August 15th - 18th and you may just win some really awesome raffles!
You will get 1 raffle ticket for every shop you visit during these days!

Family Heirloom Antiques
Found Vintage Home and Gifts
Hannah's Home Accents
Inspired Home
Little Bean Books
Merle Norman Antioch
Ms. Peddler's Boutique
Rustic and Reclaimed Market
Polished Patina
The Stubborn Sunflower
The Island Antiques
The Village Thrift Shop
Vintage Mercantile
Wilmot Heritage Antiques
Zanna Dunes

Shop & Play at Downtown Antioch Shops on August 15th - 18th and you may just win some really awesome raffles!

You will get 1 raffle ticket for every shop you visit during these days!

Family Heirloom Antiques
Found Vintage Home and Gifts
Hannah's Home Accents
Inspired Home
Little Bean Books
Merle Norman Antioch
Ms. Peddler's Boutique
Rustic and Reclaimed Market
Polished Patina
The Stubborn Sunflower
The Island Antiques
The Village Thrift Shop
Vintage Mercantile
Wilmot Heritage Antiques
Zanna Dunes

Making some save the bo***es sparkly bracelets

Mental and Physical Health are closely linked, and both are important components of overall health. Self-Care strategies can improve mental and physical health by helping you manage your stress, honor your needs, and promote relaxation.
Self-care can look different for everyone, and can include activities like meditation, exercise, journaling, massage therapy, and so much more. We invite you this week to book an appointment with us and experience all the many benefits massage can bring into your health. 847-395-6044

💆‍♂️ Tuesday - 3:15p available with Raegan for a custom facial or waxing services.
3:30p available with Laura for 60 minutes.
3:45p, 5p and 6:15p available with Earl for 60 minutes each.
💆‍♂️ Wednesday - 2:15p, 3:30p, 5p and 6:15p available with Earl for 60 minutes each.
💆‍♂️ Thursday - 2:30p available with Raegan for a custom facial or waxing service.
6:15p available only for a waxing service.
4:15p available with Laura for 60 minutes.
💆‍♂️ Friday - 9a, 10:15a and 12:45p available with Earl for 60 minutes each.
11:45a available with Raegan for a waxing service.
3p, 4:15p, and 5:30p available with Amanda for Shiatsu.
💆‍♂️ Saturday - 3p, 4:15p, and 5:30p available with Amanda for Shiatsu.