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Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 22 to Jan. 24, 2012.

Stehr, Leonard E. Age 97, of St. Bonifacius, formerly of Richfield passed away on January 19, 2012. Preceded in death by parents, Adolf and Anna; and eight brothers and sisters. Survived by loving wife of 63 years, June Stehr; children, Larry (LaDonna) and Anne; grandchildren, Robert (Michelle) Stehr, Patricia Kivi, Melissa (Greg) Anderson; and great-grandchild, Ellie Stehr, Lexi Ross, Hannah Anderson, and Axel Anderson. Leonard graduated from Northern State Teachers College in Aberdeen, SD, after undergraduate work in General Beadle College in Madison, SD, SD State College in Brookings, Mankato University and University of Northern Iowa. He spent his career teaching in elementary schools in Egan, SD, Java, SD, Roosevelt, MN, and St. Anthony, MN, and for 35 years he taught music and mathematics in the Richfield Public Schools. He enjoyed directing the Woodlake Mothesingers and choirs at Woodlake Lutheran, Berea Lutheran, and Bethlehem Lutheran. He organized and directed the Freetimers Handbell Ringers at Richfield Lutheran. Memorial Service will be held 2 PM on Saturday (Jan 28th) at Richfield Lutheran Church, 60th St. & Nicollet Ave S., Richfield. Visitation 6-8 PM on Friday at Morris Nilsen Chapel, 6527 Portland Ave, and 1 hour prior to service at church. Interment Mount Vernon, SD. Memorials preferred to Richfield Lutheran Church Morris Nilsen Chapel 612-869-3226 www.morrisnilsen.com

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January 24, 2012

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Dale Knutson

January 24, 2012

Mr. Stehr was my 7th grade math teacher in 1974 at Richfield West Junior High. I remember him asking what I wanted to do when I grew up. I told him I was going to be a U.S. Marine...he smiled, put his hand on my shoulder and told me I would make a good one. I retired a U.S. Marine Sergeant Major in 2002 and will always remember his words of encouragement. God bless you.

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January 24, 2012

Our hearts go out to the family. Bud and I were both students of Leonard's in the late 40's. He was an amazing, devoted teacher and mentor. We feel we were honored to have known him.
Sincerely, Bud Garland and Nancy (Kaiser) Garland.

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