Lodi, California
1940 - 2020
Leonard was born in Modesto, California on September 7, 1940 and passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020 in Lodi, California. After working at Salas Brothers Funeral Home in Modesto, he moved to Lodi in 1973 and joined Salas Brothers Lodi Funeral Home where he soon became manager and remained...
Read MoreMarilyn and Family, as we just found out about Leonard we are so sorry for your loss. We knew Leonard and Marilyn many years ago. As we have moved to Oregon, we have lost touch. Again so, so sorry to hear of his passing. Hope all is good with Marilyn and the rest of the family. He is surely missed.
Wanda and Bob Hancock
February 06, 2023 | Friend
I was thinking about Leonard this morning. So very sorry to read that he passed, my sincerest sympathy and condolences to you Marilyn and family. I first met Leonard at Kiwanis. Later he was so very helpful and supportive of me when my parents passed. He was a kind, gentle man and touched many lives I am sure just based on my own experiences. Blessings to you all, Gregory
Gregory Ramirez
January 05, 2023 | Friend
Three things I will never forget:
1) The swing you attached to a big tree in your backyard (that was my favorite!)
2) “Playing” pool in your basement
3) Your smile
Thank you for all the memories over the years. James and Kinley will grow up knowing how remarkable their great papa was!
Love you - Rest In Peace, Papa!
Kayla Goeppner (Messer)
December 08, 2020 | Grandchild
Thankful for all the memories I got with you, Papa ❤ Watch over our family from heaven.. we will make you very proud!
Krista Gonzalez
December 08, 2020 | Grandchild
One of my Best memories with my DAD...Go Dodgers, World Series Champions 2020!! Love and miss you.
Lenny Messer
December 06, 2020 | Family
My parents always felt they were in good hands when they did business with Mr. Messer, and my dad and Mr. Messer even belonged to the same Thursday golf group for a while. On the job he was professional and kind. On the couple of occasions I saw him at social functions, he was warm and friendly, a truly nice person. I'm so sorry for your loss.
In honor of Lacy and in memory of Mr. Messer, I've made a donation to Poke-A-Dot's Rescue.
Gayle Miyasaki
December 05, 2020 | Acquaintance
I first met Leonard playing softball years ago. And then he helped our family with my mothers service when she passed away. And then with my fathers. What a great help he was for us in our time of need. When ever we would see each other we would talk and he always had a kind word and a smile. He never forgot about you after he met you. He was a comfort to many. Thank You .
James Wolff
December 05, 2020 | Friend
Rest in peace my brother.
Dennis Messer
December 03, 2020 | Family
A wonderful person, will missed by all your friends. god bless you. Save me a spot in your foursome.
With deep respects,
Dick
Richard Sanborn
December 02, 2020 | Friend
