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Richard "Dick" Leonard

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Richard Leonard Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 26, 2007.

Leonard, Richard "Dick" 79, joined our Lord Sunday, September 23, 2007, beloved husband of Darvaia (nee Rietman), loving father of Richard "Rick" (Peggy) and Douglas Leonard, dearest grandfather of Zackary, Tyler, Brandon and Brenda. He is also missed by his much loved family pets. Dick was a graduate of the Morgan Park Military Academy (Class of 46) and was a University of Illinois Alum (Psi Upsilon Fraternity, Omicron Chapter). Richard was the President of C.B. Leonard Const. Co. and the owner of Leonard Steel Co. He was also a member of Local 1 Ironworkers Union for 56 years. Much of Dicks free time was spent volunteering as a coach for the Palos Youth Baseball Association. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m., at Lawn Funeral Home, 7732 W. 159th St., Orland Park. Lying-in-state Friday, 10 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11 a.m., at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7800 W. McCarthy Rd., Palos Heights. Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery. Funeral info: 708-429-3200

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October 1, 2007

Sheila Mattei-Wyma posted to the memorial.

September 27, 2007

BARRY GIBBS posted to the memorial.

September 27, 2007

dave macdonald posted to the memorial.

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Sheila Mattei-Wyma

October 1, 2007

We are very sorry for your loss. We only just found out today Sun.Sept 29th.
Our prayers are with you and the family.
Dave and Sheila Wyma (Mattei)

BARRY GIBBS

September 27, 2007

DICK & I WORKED TOGETHER FOR HIS FATHER "CJ". DICK TRAINED ME & I STAYED FOR 8 YEARS. IT WAS TRUELY A "LIVE WIRE " EXPERIENCE. MY CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY. BARRY GIBBS

dave macdonald

September 27, 2007

your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Doug if you need a chat just call. To bad im aways away but im there in spirit. Keep safe God be with you and your family. dave and dar

Don MacDonald

September 27, 2007

Our prayers are with all of you the MacDonald Family.. Our father went to Morgan Park Military Academy same time Dick did....

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Ceil Baubly

September 26, 2007

I recently saw Dick at Dick Gretsch's 80th birthday party. He was the winner of a game we played. He was very entertaining and in good spirits. He will be missed by all. all my sympathies to Darvia and your family.

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