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Norman LEONHARDT Obituary
A native to Sacramento, Norman was born January 26, 1953 to Marion and Joseph Leonhardt. He passed away after a brief illness on August 20, 2013. He attended Rio Linda High School, then went on to work for the Department of Motor Vehicles for 37 years until his retirement in 2008. He was considered a gentle giant by co-workers and family. Norman is survived by his wife of 37 years, Pamela Vittore; son Jonathan and his wife Annie; two grandsons Brody and Gavin; his mother and father; brother David; two nieces; one nephew; and four great nieces.
A celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, August 29, at 1:00 p.m., Sunset Lawn Chapel of the Chimes, 4701 Marysville Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95838. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to your favorite charity in Norman's name or those he supported: Sacramento Food Bank,
Sacramento Loaves & Fishes, UC Davis Mind Institute,
and ASPIRE-Seven Hills
Foundation in MA.
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Memories and Condolences
for Norman LEONHARDT
Elizabeth Ohlendorf
September 22, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked for Norm roughly 25 years ago and he was a positive and strong influence on my career with the State. He was a good man and you have my deepest condolances.
Debbie Ferreira
September 10, 2013
Pam & Family , Sorry for your lost, my prayers go out to you Pam Love You.
August 30, 2013
So sorry Pam and Johnathan to hear about your loss. Norm was a great person and one of the best supervisor I had. He will be missed dearly but now he is one of our guardian angel! My prayers are with you both.
Love Terry (Teresa Kern)
August 29, 2013
Pam, Jonathan and family. I am so sorry for your loss. I know you have so many wonderful memories to reflect on. I know it's not the same as having Norm with you, but hopeully it will help you through this difficult time. Your are in my thoughts.
Take care of yourselves.
Your old friend and co-worker
Barbara (Kale) Brumbaugh
Debra Paschke
August 29, 2013
Pam I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers and hugs to you
Margie
August 28, 2013
You will be missed, big guy!
Marjorie Rubenstein
August 28, 2013
Pam and Jonathan - Your memories will live with you forever. Cherish those, and take comfort that he is in a better place. My prayers are with you and the rest of the family - Love to you - Margie
August 28, 2013
Pammie,
Special people leave us with special memories that last forever.
Stephen & Vickie Haas
MaryLee Barcena
August 27, 2013
Norm: we will all miss you so much. You were the heart of our extended family, and the best cousin ever. Say hi to mom and g'ma.
Amanda
August 27, 2013
I miss you already. I hope you are looking over dad, god knows he needs you now more than ever.
Patty Moore
August 27, 2013
Pam . . . I was so upset to read in the paper today that you have lost Norman. What a nice guy. I wish that you could have had him 30 years longer. Sincere sympathy from your old Captain of the CHP Ship of Fools. Hug.
August 27, 2013
Pam. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Maggie Christophersen
Trina Rosa-Robinson
August 27, 2013
Pamela, your husbands's memories will keep you strong and will never fade. Prayers are with you and the family.
Cindy Sherrets
August 27, 2013
We are very sorry for your loss! Cherish the memories he left behind, that is how he would want you to remember him!
Please let us know if we can do anything to help. Our hearts go out to you and your family!
Much love, Rick and Cindy
Diana
August 27, 2013
Norman was my boss at the DMV he will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family
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