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Steve Meisner
May 25, 2004
Lenny was a very dear friend and a great ambassador for polka music. I have many very fond memories of Minnesota and performing there because Len & Elvie cared so deeply and loved seeing people happy.
Elvie, I and polka music will miss him very much.
God Bless You,
Steve Meisner
David Hennum
May 14, 2004
Elvie, You have my deepest sympathy at the passing of Len. I remember going in the music store when I was young and stopping at the Elmwood when I was home on leave from the service. The last time I thought about Len was when I had the opportunity to chat with Myron Florin at the "Wurstfest" in New Braunfels, TX where Myron celebrates his birthday.He asked about Len, Lorren L. and other polka people from Cloquet.
Again, my deepest sympathy for your loss.
David Hennum (Connie Beck's brother)
Earl & Darlene ELDE
May 11, 2004
ELVIE: SORRY TO HERE OF LEN, HE HAS COME ALONG WAYS SINCE HE HAD HIS FIRST PROBLEM AT THE WEST DULUTH MOOSE LODGE, I BELEIVE HE TOLD ME HE HAD SPENT SOMETHING LIKE 70 SOME DAYS IN HE HOSPITAL, HE BOUNCED BACK AND HAD A LOT OF LIFE AHEAD OF HIM, WE WILL SURE MISS HIM ON THE POLKA PARTY, MAY HE REST IN PEACE, GOD BLESS THE ELDE'S
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Annette Isaacson
May 11, 2004
So sorry to hear about Leonard, It going to seem strange not to see him around any more because both of you have been in my life (all my life)forever.I have many fond memorys of him from Elmwood growing up. I know all the Wait family will miss him. We send our love to you, and are prays are with you Elvie, and your family. With Love Annette (Wait) Isaacson
Phyllis Schubitzke
May 10, 2004
Dearest Elvie, So sorry to hear of Lens passing. It brought back so many memories of our days at the farm in Atkinson and the great times we all had at the Elmwood.It doesn't seem possible that so many years have passed. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
The Staff of Wefelmeyer Funeral Home
May 10, 2004
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Denny Anderson
May 9, 2004
My deepest sympathy goes out to Len's wife and family members. As a musician I came to know Len from the Elmwood Inn day's working with some of the nations top polka bands. He was a kind person that loved music. It was a privilege to have known him. He will be missed.
Jeff Chmielewski
May 9, 2004
I will always remember Len and the stories he and my Father shared over the years. It was at Len's Elmwood Inn that my Mother and Father met. Len will never be forgotten. He was a great man.
Marv & Bev Masterman
May 9, 2004
Our deepest sympathy to Elvie, what a loss to the Polka world. He kept Polka music alive in the north country. We enjoyed his Sunday radio show and the great variety of music. We are so shocked to read this. We won't be back until the 24th of May due to some surgery Marv had in March. Our prayers are with you.
Mary Nelsen
May 9, 2004
he will truely be miss we went to his polka music miss you
love
Leroy @Mary Nelsen
Carolyn Kelly (nee Bookin)
May 9, 2004
Sending my prayers and deep sympathies to Len's family. I just wanted you to know that I often have remembered when my sisters were young and we sang on his radio station, The Polish Hour (if I recall it correctly). We sang a song called The Vagabond Waltz, that began with "Oh I danced and I sang on the highway, and I waltzed to the song of the trees ... ". We had been brought in by my Uncle Bill Bookin, who was friends with Len, and who visited the Inn occasionally.
I have lived in BC, Canada, for over 25 years, now, but memories of that radio station visit still float through my mind at times. My life is full of music, though it is more Celtic these days, and part of it has been as a music teacher. I have performed music in other radio stations and made a cd since those Cloquet days, but I'm sure that Len can claim a small part of this!
Peace be with all of you.
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