Just finally came across my friend Harold Leonard. Really fun friend for 7 years at Hopkins Honeywell before I moved to California.
Harold J. Leonard
January 17, 1952 – July 21, 2010
A Funeral Service celebrating the life of Harold J. Leonard, 58, of South Haven, will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, July 26, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Annandale. The Reverend Dave Nelson will officiate. Harold passed away July 21, 2010 at his home, surrounded by his loving family, after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer.
Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 PM on Sunday at the Daniel Funeral Home in Clearwater, and after 10:00 AM on Monday at the church in Annandale. A prayer service will be held at 7:00 PM on Sunday at the funeral home in Clearwater.
Harold was born on January 17, 1952 in Tracy, MN, to Thomas and Lorraine (Menk) Leonard. He lived on the Leonard family farm until the age of 15 when the family moved to Glenwood, MN. Harold married the love of his life, Lynda (Hastings), on September 4, 1982.
Harold was an engineer at Honeywell/Alliant Techsystems, a builder, and a building official for the City of Otsego, MN. He was a success at anything and everything he took on. He had many obstacles in his life and he approached them head on with a determination that nothing could stop him.
Harold is survived by: his wife Lynda of South Haven; daughter Sherrie (Ryan) Schwechler of Hudson, WI, sons Troy (Jamie Haala) of Shoreview, MN, Christopher (Alicia) of Ham Lake; seven grandsons: Reid, Matthew, Wade, and Aaron Schwechler, Zachery and Cole Leonard, and Antonio Tekautz; mother Lorraine Leonard of Waite Park; six brothers, Charles (Nancy) of Kimball, Gerald (Mary) of Tracy, William (Loretta) of Morris, Jerome (Lori) of Kimball, Paul (Barb) of Cyrus, Tim (Amy) of Young America; two sisters Susan (Craig) Tvrdik of Alexandria, and Carol (Darwin) Whaley of St. Michael; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, father and mother-in-law Knox and Betty Hastings.
Harold’s family would like to extend special thanks to the St. Cloud Hospital Oncology and Hospice Nurses.
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We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Harold was a very special person. We always enjoyed hearing his stories, especially about his grandchildren and adventures on the farm.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
The Coon Rapids Inspection Department
We are thinking of you guys and love you.
Dear Leonard Family and Friends, I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincerest condolences.
Gods Promises of Everlasting Life, and That He will wipe out every Tear from their eyes, and Death will be no more, neither will Mourning nor pain be anymore. have comforted me many times, may they comfort you as well.
May the Peace of God, be with you at this time. Sincerely. SamPeter.12@Gmail.com and Family, dav, usmc;
Remembering Harold and his good natured personality. I’m sorry he had to suffer so, but his suffering is over and he will be missed.
love jan
We have followed Harold’s time on your caringbridge page and also viewed the video on the obituary site. We are so sorry for the pain and suffering Harold had to go through we are sure it made you all stronger in your love for each other.
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St. John’s Lutheran ChurchSchedule Details
A Funeral Service celebrating the life of Harold J. Leonard, 58, of South Haven, will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, July 26, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Annandale. The Reverend Dave Nelson will officiate. Harold passed away July 21, 2010 at his home, surrounded by his loving family, after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer.
Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 PM on Sunday at the Daniel Funeral Home in Clearwater, and after 10:00 AM on Monday at the church in Annandale. A prayer service will be held at 7:00 PM on Sunday at the funeral home in Clearwater.