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for Leonard Dereszynski
Maureen Botticelli
April 21, 2023
Leonard will never be forgotten. He lives on in many treasured memories!
NORMAN POBEREZNY
April 21, 2019
served many years together in the military
Lawrence Mueller
May 11, 2011
My sincere condolences to Audrey Iwinski and family on the passing of her beloved brother. Larry Mueller, a former neighbor from South 5th Place, now retired in Three Lakes, WI
Kathleen Gigl
May 2, 2011
Dear Teri and family,
May your Dad rest in peace and may you, your Mom, sisters, brothers and children find consolation in memories and love.
Kathleen Casey Gigl
Maureen Botticelli
April 30, 2011
Leonard was everything friends, family and comrades had to offer and more, he was a true friend. Jims life was and my life will forever be enriched for having had Leonard in it. Heaven will never be the same now that those two are there! My very very sincerest sympathy to Mary and the rest of the
family.
Alex Klück
April 29, 2011
My sincere sympathy to John and his family during this very difficult time.
Todd Woida
April 29, 2011
My condolences to the family. A sincere thank you to Leonard for his patience and guidance over the years. You will be missed deeply.
Faith Williams
April 28, 2011
I knew Mr. Dereszynski as my father's (Ed Williams) best friend. As a child when our families gathered for BBQ's at each others homes, all I remember is the constant laughter between the two of them! It was such a joy to be part of that and our family will always have fond memories of him. I am sure that my father, now passed was the first to greet him at heaven's door.
April 28, 2011
I didn't know Leonard Dereszynski as Col or as a pilot I just know that I will miss his smile and kind words to my mother and I as he walked back from communion at the 5 o'clock mass on saturday night at IC. Rest in Peace my friend.
Bridget Early Mulgrew
Dan Pagel
April 28, 2011
The monthly retiree luncheons are always something to look forward to, but the after lunch visits, with Leonard's reflections, were the highlight of the day. I'll miss them.
Raymond True
April 28, 2011
I first met Lenny in 1977 when his militarty career was winding down and he was still active as the 440th Wing Public Affairs Officer. He was one of the most interesting persons I ever had the pleasure to meet. His stories were alway engaging and he was a friend of everyone he met. When you put the list together of those who "Did it all" Lenny's name will be near the top. One of the finest officers I had the pleasure of seerving with.
Raymond S. True Colonel USAF [Retired]
George Singleton
April 28, 2011
Dear Mary and family. My heart goes out to each of you at this time. Col D's passing will leave a definite void in our military family and community. His many years of service to our country both in and out of uniform will not be matched. He helped me greatly during my time in recruiting for the 440th. His many contacts in the community were alwqays available to us because he was one of us. God bless you as you carry on with your lives.
David Harmon
April 27, 2011
Leonard was one person I could never spend too much time with. His life experiences and life views were captivating. I have memories of flying the C-119 with him and wining and dining with him. He was the consummate conversationalist. I will miss him so very, very much. Our world was so much the better place for his having been in it.
Jerry Nelson
April 27, 2011
I will always have fond memories of Leonard at Deer Camp. I will also miss the interesting conversations we had.
Jerry Miesbauer
April 27, 2011
Col D was a great officer and pilot but most of all a great man. I will never forget him.
Jim Malenke
April 27, 2011
Leonard was such a witty, intelligent and fun person to visit with. Many fond memories from the Milwaukee military community and of course, Bailey's Deer Camp. Col Dereszynski will be missed but not forgotten.
Mary Jo and Randy Krajenka
April 27, 2011
We will miss you, Uncle Lenny. It was an honor to be part of your family. Love you lots!!!
Carson Lunde
April 27, 2011
As a fellow member of AMVETS Post 60, I didn't know him real well, but at an event I attended, engaged in conversation with him - a very intelligent and warm individual, with a distinguished career in the military and the educational field.
Norman Poberezny
April 27, 2011
Mary and famaily. My wife Betty and I were saddened of the passing of Leonard
Knew him for many years from the WANG and our monthly lunchons. He will be missed. Norm and Betty Poberezny
Glen Bridgewater
April 27, 2011
Col. D was one of the greatest men I new. He had a sense of humor matched by none. I have not seen him much in the last 30 years or so but will never forget him.
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