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Leonard Minkle Obituary

April 13, 1928 - April 27, 2022

It is with deep sorrow that we share with you the passing of Leonard Minkle, beloved husband of Marilyn Ann Minkle, father of Beryl Minkle (husband Haakon Chevalier) and Nadine Chesnut (husband Roy Chesnut), and grandfather of Noah and Aaron Minkle Chevalier, and Eric, Brian and Elaina Chesnut (husband Brent Woodhouse), and brother-in-law to Beverly Lever, Barbara Burbank and Alan Burbank.

Leonard died at the age of 94 after a long illness. He was born in St. Louis, MO, and moved as a child to LA, where he later attended Venice High School. At the age of 21 he married Marilyn, the love of his life. They were married for 69 years. He had careers as an Aerospace Engineer and as a real estate investor. He was a mensch of a man and was adored by family and friends.

He was buried at Mt. Sinai Cemetery in Hollywood Hills on May 5, 2022.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Los Angeles Times on May 5, 2022.

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