Leonhard, Edward

Other Events:

• 1900 Census: 1900, Wrightstown, Brown, Wisconsin, USA
• 1905 State Census: 1905, Wrightstown, Brown, Wisconsin, USA
• 1930 Census: 1930, Wrightstown, Brown, Wisconsin, USA
• Death Record - Civil: 6 Jul 1965; Wisconsin Death Index, 1959-1997

Notes:

1900 Census:
Peter Leonard 46
Katharine Leonard 43
Anna M Leonard 19
Fred Leonard 17
Henry Leonard 14
William P Leonard 12
Theodore Leonard 10
Edward J Leonard 8
Martha B Leonard 3

1905 State Census:
Peter Leonhard 51
Catherie Leonhard 48
Fred Leonhard 22
Henry Leonhard 19
William Leonhard 17
Theodore Leonhard 16
Edward Leonhard 13
Martha Leonhard 9

1930 Census:
Edward Leonhard 39
Ella Leonhard 39
Mary L Leonhard 9
Robert Leonhard 8
Florence Leonhard 6
William Leonhard 3 3/12
Jean Leonhard 1 11/12

Death Record - Civil:
Name: Edward J Leonhard
Birth Date: 24 May 1892
Death Date: 6 Jul 1965
Certificate # 020387
Age: 73
Residence:

Edward married Shaughnessy, Ella 26 Jan 1919. Ella (daughter of Shaughnessy, George and O'Neil, Johanna) was born 23 Jul 1891, Glenmore, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 23 Nov 1966, Greenleaf, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Greenleaf, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Mary married Brick, John Howard Bef 1940. John (son of Brick, John Edward and Burns, Elizabeth Lillian) was born 17 Oct 1919, Holland, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 15 Nov 1993, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Military Service: US Air Force
• Obituary: 6 Aug 2014; Green Bay Press Gazette

Notes:

Obituary:
John was born in Minneapolis, Minn., on Sept. 26, 1940, to Mary Lou (Leonhard) and John Howard Brick. He grew up in Askeaton, Wis. He was the oldest of nine children. He died in his home on Aug. 1, at the age of 73 with family members at his side. At age 16, he began flight lessons which would soon develop into his life-long career and passion.
He graduated from Parks Aeronautical College as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Air Force. After graduating he met Pat. They were happily married for 52 years.
John served a 28 year career in the Air Force, accumulating 6,000 hours of flying time in a variety of aircraft such as T-37, T-33, T-38, F-100, 01-E, OV-10, A-7D and the A-10. He earned the Silver Star and the Legion of Merit among other medals. He retired as a Lt. Colonel in 1990.
In his retirement he built his own airplane (RV4) and flew whenever he got the chance. He said that his wife Pat was the best passenger he could ever ask for! They flew across the country many times visiting family and friends. He was an active member of the EAA, editor for his local chapter newsletter for 15 years and also worked with the Young Eagles. He made many great friends at Pierce County Airport Thun Field.
John was preceded in death by his parents Mary Lou and John Howard, and brothers David and Denis (Camille). He is survived by his wife Patricia and their three children: Jeff (Pam), Joseph and Laura; grandchildren Eli, Ruby, Jordan and John-Allan; sisters Jeanne (Dave) Trumpy, Mary Claire (Marvin) Matzke, Laurie (Richard) Lambert; brothers Tom (Kathy), Kevin (Sally) and Steven.
Remembrances may be made to Wounded Warriors. He will be forever missed and loved.
Friends and Family are welcome to attend his funeral service at 2:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12 at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, Wash. Online condolences may be made at Curnow Funeral Home, in Sumner, Wash. www.curnowfuneralhome.com(http://www.curnowfuneralhome.com)
Published in Green Bay Press-Gazette on Aug. 6, 2014