Leonard was a resident of LorainOh, for 57years coming here in 1946. He served in the U.S. Army during World War(2) fighting in the infantry, adn he was also a Miltary Police Officer in North Africa, Sicily,Italy. Later on in life he was employed as a truck driver for American Ship Building Co. of Lorain and 84 Lumber Co years later. He was also a member of Amvets Post 47 In Lorain. Leonard also built his own home and loved his garden. He was married to Clara I. Schaffer (nee Wilber) for 57 beautiful years.Together they had 12 Children 6 boys and 6 girls, they also had 20 Grandchildren and 33 Great Grandchildren