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Leonard Wert Obituary
WERT, Sr., 77
WINTER HAVEN - Leonard D. Wert, Sr., 77, of Winter Haven, passed away on September 28, 2009 after a long battle with lung cancer.
Mr. Wert was born in Pottstown, PA and was a U.S. Navy veteran. He served overseas in the Seabees as a steelworker from 1951 to 1955. Mr. Wert was a highly skilled welder and pipefitter. He worked at Crane Valve Company in Pennsylvania for many years until the family moved to Florida in 1972. Mr. Wert retired in 2003 after about 30 years with Lake Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors of Eustis, Florida. Mr. Wert was a life member of the American Welding Society and held many special welding certifications.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mary Lynn, two sons: Leonard, Jr. and Steven, two brothers: Larry Dale and Timothy Dean, and one sister: Silvia Joy. Another son, Brian, passed away in 2008. Mr. Wert also has 9 grandchildren and step-grandchildren.
Gathering of friends and family, Thurs. 6 - 8 PM at Kersey Funeral Home.
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Joseph Bizzaro
October 9, 2009
RIP Leonard. We had many fun days together in the past and you will be truly missed by many.
Joe Bizzaro
BOB & DIANE REDSTREAKE
October 8, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Joan Stauffer
October 8, 2009
Lynn, I wish I could be there with you to give you a hug and to tell you how much we love you. We will all miss David and remember him fondly for years to come. I'm so glad that you have your boys and their families to be there for you. Joan
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