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CHARLES LEONARD Obituary

CHARLES LEONARD Charles Howard "Chuck" Leonard, of Las Vegas, passed away April 13, 2013. Charles was born April 19, 1925, in French Lick, Ind., and was a 54-year resident of Las Vegas. As a young man, his family moved to Wisconsin. Charles enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps at 17 and served in the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre during World War II. After the war, he returned to Wisconsin and reunited with his high school sweetheart, Margaret Bender. They married in Santa Monica, Calif., in 1949. Charles retired from AM International in 1983 and began working as a salesman with Gill's Printing. He continued at Gill's, visiting his friends there and at Friendly Ford, once a week until his passing. Charles belonged to the Masonic Lodge, Shriners and Sons of the American Revolution. His greatest joy was spending time with his "girls," many friends, gardening and woodworking. Charles and Margaret loved the time they spent at their cabin in Belmont, Nev. Charles was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Margaret; parents, Howard and Sophia Leonard; sisters, Clara Vaughn, Viva Kaiser, Helen Sera and Norma Gilliatt; and son, Brian Charles Leonard. He is survived by his daughters, Anne, Marcia and Catharine (John); grandson, Charles Harness; brothers, Hugh Leonard and Carl (Julia) Leonard; sisters, Christina McGlynn and Brenda (Bob) Wraley. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He believed in making and completing a list every day and always gave a kind word wherever he could. Services are pending. Donations may be made to Nathan Adelson Hospice (NAH.org) in Charles' name.

Published by Las Vegas Review-Journal from Apr. 18 to Apr. 20, 2013.
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We are so sorry about your loss. Chuck was a wonderful person. I loved working with him and spending time with him and Margaret. The boys loved them and spending time with them was like being with their grandparents. He will be truly missed. Such a great husband, father and friend. And you three girls are wonderful because of the parents you had. Rest in peace Chuck.
Love, Dianne, Jason and Jesse Cowie

June 1, 2013

Dear Catherine, Marcia and Anne,
I am so sorry to hear about your father's passing. I have such fond memories of the parties, dinners, etc. that we shared when Bob and I lived in Las Vegas. The best times ever! I'd like to think that Bob and your dad and mom are now having a great time reminiscing about our lives back then. :)
Love and prayers to you all,
Holly Farrah-Elliott

May 2, 2013

Chuck will be missed by all of us that were lucky enough to be friends with his daughters. I will miss his insight of how to save money, buy cars, grow lemons and tomatoes and do woodwork. He was a wonderful example of a husband, father and man.

Rilla Harness

April 24, 2013

We send sincere condolences to the Leonard Family. Chuck was a beloved man in the small community of Belmont, Nevada. He will be remembered for his positive and humorous outlook . His generosity and love will be remembered. Fran and Terry Terras

April 22, 2013

In remembrance.

Dawn Leonard Tripp

April 22, 2013

Uncle Chuck was simply a great guy, and I am so sorry for your loss. Hope he and Aunt Margaret are having a great time together again - as it should be - in the great beyond.

Dawn Leonard Tripp

April 22, 2013

Anne, Marcia & Catharine,

He was a wonderful man and the kind of father that everyone wishes they had. You were so blessed to have him for a Dad.

Cheryl

April 21, 2013

Catharine, Marcia, Anne, Your dad was so much fun and I will miss hearing all of his stories..though I know you all will be able to entertain us with many anecdotes forever. Your folks were wonderful, and I bet they are happy they are back together again. I am sorry for your loss. Robbin

Robbin Sanchez

April 20, 2013

He was a great man, a great friend and mentor so many including my brother Chuck Schaefer and his son Todd Schaefer, he will be missed in so many ways. Thanks Chuck Leonard for being you....Sharon Schaefer Sierra

April 20, 2013

I believe in the after life and that your dad has been reunited with your mom. I have always beleived that of my parents who I lost at a young age. There will be more good times.

Karen Parry

April 20, 2013

They are together again Catharine....

April 19, 2013

On behalf of the Signers Chapter Sons of the American Revolution, we send our condolences on the loss of a wonderful compatriot. He will be missed. President Frank & Carol Gagliardi

Frank Gagliardi

April 19, 2013

Anne, Marcia and Catharine,

I was so sorry to read of your father's passing. You all were great daughters to your parents. May you all rest comfortably with his passing.

Libby Krueger

April 18, 2013

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