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LEONARD SCHEER Obituary


LEONARD SCHEER (Age 92)  
On Tuesday, December 8, 2015, of Beltsville, MD. Beloved husband of Mary R. Scheer; father of Leonard Michael "Mike", Patricia Ann "Patty", Mary Katherine "Kathy", and Jon Christopher "Chris". Preceded in death by grandson, Richard M. Walsh. Also survived by grandchildren, Judith Longley, Jordan Scheer, Brian Scheer, Brendan Bessel, Mathew Bessel, Jon Scheer and Catherine Scheer; and great-grandchildren, Jason Walsh, Brittany Lyne, and Joseph Longley. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, December 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service at Collins Funeral Home, on Wednesday, December 16 at 1 p.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Metro Maryland Ostomy Association http://www.marylandostomy.org.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Dec. 13, 2015.

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John and Carmen Duffy

December 14, 2015

My Uncle Leonard was truly a remarkable man who will be sorely missed. Our love, thoughts and prayers go out to Aunt Mary and the rest of the family.

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December 17, 2015

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December 17, 2015

Kate Duffy Sim

December 14, 2015

My father loved Leonard like a brother and always felt grateful for his kindness and generosity after the war. We all respected his keen mind and gentle spirit. Rest in peace, Unca Len.

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