Brimley, Michigan
1929 - 2016
Leon Kenneth First, age 87, of Brimley, Michigan passed away Monday, May 30, 2016 at Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette, Michigan with his daughter, Deb, and granddaughter, Lauren, by his side. Leon was born on March 21, 1929 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to the late Glenn and Geneva (Helvie)...
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Leon and I were on the Nauatuck together in 1962-
1965 and was my Chief on the bridge. I still remember the home brew batter we had of
fish on Friday.
David Pope
April 01, 2017 | Evart, MI
Leon was the first Chief I served under on the Naugatuck in 196? He would make his home brew and the cook would have beer batter with fish on Fridays. Old sailors never die they just fade away. I will miss you Leon.
David Pope
June 02, 2016 | Evart, MI