Leo Robert Dougherty, 75, of Foley, Missouri, passed away on July 10, 2026, at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital in St. Charles, Missouri.

He was born on April 2, 1951, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Leo Ferdinand Dougherty and Marie Frances Dougherty (nee Sotiropolis).

Leo graduated from McBride High School and earned his Bachelor of Science from Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He dedicated more than 50 years of service as a Medical Technologist, working at St. Louis Children's Hospital, Barnes Hospital-St. Louis, and Barnes Hospital-West County.

On January 28, 1974, he was united in marriage to Teresa (Wulfers) in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. To this union, two children were born, Megan and Nicholas.

Leo was a master scuba diver, talented woodworker, and naturalist who enjoyed camping and floating. His family described him as happy, jovial, generous, loving, and kind. He had a great sense of humor, loved to play tricks, and brought laughter and warmth to those around him. He will be sadly missed and long remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.

He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Teresa Dougherty of Foley, Missouri; his children, Megan Dougherty of St. Louis, Missouri, and Nicholas (Jennifer) Dougherty of Troy, Missouri; his grandchildren, Genevieve, Nicholas II, David, Sophia, Louis, and Isaac Dougherty; his brother, Robert Dougherty of Las Vegas, Nevada; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. He will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew him.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1304 Boone Street, Troy, Missouri 63379, 636-528-8244 .

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory in Troy, Missouri. Father Eddie Volz will officiate. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Troy, Missouri.

Memorials may be made to the American Kidney Association, the Boy Scouts of America, or donor's choice, c/o McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.mccoyblossomfh.com