Charleston, South Carolina
Herman C. Leonhardt BRANCHVILLE, SC - Mr. Herman C. Leonhardt, 63 years of age, died Monday, August 1, 2011, at his residence. Mr. Leonhardt was born in Maryland, a son of the late Edward H. Leonhardt, and Janie L. Leonhardt. He lived on the banks of the Edisto River where he found his...
Read MoreHerman (Swamp Man) was one of my first acquaintances when moving to Charleston in 2004. I admired his glass art pieces at the Marion Square Farmer's Market and we struck up a lively conversation which flowed into a friendship. He was, without a doubt, one of a kind. I have two of his beautiful pieces here in my home which remind me of this unique individual every day. He is still missed.
Ellen Pfeiffer
July 29, 2020 | Frederick, MD | Friend
Herman's artistry STILL adorns my home.
Herman supplied my store in Charleston with beautiful handblown glass objects from 1990-2002. His amazing glass flowers were among the most popular items ever sold at STUDIO. He was a true one-of-kind artist that defined "marching to the beat of a different drummer". We went our seperate ways in 2002 and lost contact. I learned only today of his passing. His monthly visits to STUDIO were a joy. I clearly remember going through his flowers and bowls like a kid in a candy store.....selecting...
Marc Howard
May 07, 2013 | Atlanta, GA
Herman always brought a smile to us when the phone rang at 16 Patton gallery in Asheville: "Swampman here." You are missed Herman by the staff and artists at 16 Patton.
Danna Anderson
August 09, 2011 | Asheville, NC
Thank you all for your notes about my father. I appreciate you all, as he did all of his friends. We will miss him.
Karen Leonhardt Meadows
August 07, 2011 | Swansea, SC
Herman, even in your absence, you were very much with us at the market yesterday. We all have many memories of the years we shared with you and your beautiful art. Keep smiling down on us. You will be forever present at our market.
Sharon Bohn
August 07, 2011 | Charleston Farmers Market, SC
Herman and I hunted fished and had general "Swampman" type fun since the '70s. We logged cedar trees for his house from the edge of the ocean and cypress and heartpine from the Edisto River. We hunted with bow and blackpowder in the deep swamps of the Santee harveting hogs and deer. We also bear hunted in the "Dark Corner" of South Carolina. There are no better men than the "Swampman". He will be missed.
Scott McClain
August 07, 2011 | Charleston, SC
The Swamp Man was my first friend when I moved to Charleston in June of 2004. During my first visit to the Farmer's Market on that Saturday morning I was immediately attracted to his amazing glass works. A conversation unfolded, beginning with his witty comments and followed by his interesting, unique set of world views. Over the following years I have collected his glass and iron works, as well as his beautiful jewelry. I looked forward to our Saturday morning conversations and learning...
August 07, 2011
I looked forward to Herman coming into my shop to buy metal. He always made me laugh and he once gave be a glass flower that I will forever cherish! I know Herman will make beautiful art for all the angels in heaven!!
August 05, 2011
I worked with Herman at Waterfront Gallery over several years. I found him to be aextremely talented artist and very gerenous with his artwork. He contributed glass pieces to many charities and organizations thtought Charleston and the Lowcountry. It was always a pleasure to have him stop by the gallery to bring us new pieces and visit for a while. He expressed definite opinions on the state of the world but always with a chuckle. He will definitley be missed artistically and personally.
Catherine Webb
August 05, 2011 | Summerville, SC