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Leonard "Lenny" James Wilson
March 22, 1962-April 9, 2023
WATERLOO-Leonard "Lenny" James Wilson, 61, formerly of Waterloo passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 9, 2023 from complications following a heart attack.
Lenny, along with his twin sister Linda, was born March 22, 1962 to Robert and Shirley Wilson in Waterloo, IA. Lenny graduated from Columbus High School in 1980 and from there attended the University of Northern Iowa.
He was an avid runner and an accomplished ballet dancer. He went on to perform in several ballets. Lenny loved to sing, and he also taught himself how to play the guitar and the bongos. He always impressed his family and friends with his musical talents and wonderful singing voice.
He is survived by his mother; 5 sisters, his twin Linda (Steve) Bearbower of Waterloo, Victoria Vollenweider of Shawnee, KS, Teresa (Terrance) McDonald of Iowa City, Cecilia Wilson of Black Hawk, CO, Rosemary (Robert) Deutsch of Waterloo; 6 brothers, Gregory (Mary) Wilson of Greenville, NC, Stephen Wilson, Christopher (Sue) Wilson, Jeffrey (Toni) Wilson, Dennis (Jennifer) Wilson all of Waterloo, Francis (Toni) Wilson of Urbandale; and 28 nieces and nephews, even more great-nieces and great-nephews and a great-great niece and 2 great-great nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, sister Diane, brother-in-law Rick Vollenweider, and nephew Jonnie Deutsch.
Private family services will be held at Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Service on West Ridgeway with burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Online condolences may be left at www.hagartywaychoffgrarup.com.
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Linda Schmitz Harris
April 28, 2023
My sympathies for your entite family with your loss. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Sincerely
Linda Schmitz
Tish
April 19, 2023
So sorry for your loss. May your family find peace that surpasses all understanding. Rest in Peace Lenny
Tish Marlow Roach
Mark & Katie Hildman
April 17, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
John Bunn
April 17, 2023
I knew him as Leo, and we ran many miles together. He was most definitely an avid runner. As I read the obituary, there was a lot more to know about him. He, and had been staying in contact through email most weeks. Each Sunday I would check for a message from him, so I was totally shocked when I learned of his passing. He, and I shared our faith, and talked about it often. How appropriate that he went home on Easter! My deepest condolences to his family, he will be missed. God Bless you Leo!! John Bunn
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