Born April 11, 1934 at Dallas, SD to Emil and Christina (Drefs) joining the family Leona, Annetta, Ervin, & Elta.
Leonard grew up in the White River area. He entered the Army in 1956. After his discharge from the Army he married Thelma Evans. Leonard went to work for Terrace Park Dairy a career that lasted 28 years. He delivered to small towns around Winner, Murdo, and Pierre. The family moved to Winner to help his brother Ervin run the Westside cafe.
Missing the milk business the family moved to Pierre. Leonard worked for Pierre Public School as he enjoyed working around the children. Leonard enjoyed people he liked to prank, scare or tell a story and make people laugh. Leonard loved hunting and being out in nature.
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