Leonard Irwin McCoy passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, February 5, 2026 at 7:41 a.m.
Leonard was born October 25, 1949 to George and Cecilia McCoy. He served in the U.S. Army for 7 years. Leonard was a banker, working for Koala for 30 years where he was known as the real McCoin.
Leonard has always said he was put on this Earth for one thing and one thing only, to take care of his family. The only thing Leonard loved more than his wife, Angelia, was his boat, Lazy Racer. Leonard had many interests in life. He enjoyed golfing, boating, camping and did lots of traveling, spending time with his grandchildren and lots of extra adopted grandkids that called him Papa.
Leonard is survived by his loving wife, Angela; children, Angela Etzen and Steven Etzen; God son, Kyle Maillot; grandchildren, Kenzie McNew, Cass Karns, Kaydence Gonnermen, Jerrett Bentley, Piper Etzen and Sophie Etzen; great grandchildren, Haizley Karns due in April and Esmae Etzen due in May and Boy Karns and siblings, Shirley Langille, Harold McCoy, and David McCoy. He is preceded in death by his parents, and siblings, Richard McCoy, Donald McCoy and Doris McCoy.
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