Leonard was born on June 17, 1931, in Fond du Lac, to Hans and Lena Gyr. He attended school in North Fond du Lac. Leonard enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1952 prior to starting his business. On August 25, 1951, he married the love of his life Vivian Wallender at St. Pauls Ev. Lutheran Church in North Fond du Lac.
Leonard is survived by his wife; five children; nine grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; one brother; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; one grandson; six sisters; and two brothers.
Visitation will take place on Thursday, January 16, 2020, from 5:30-6:15 PM at Uecker-Witt Funeral Home, 524 N. Park Ave, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935. A memorial service will follow the visitation at the funeral home at 6:15 PM. Cremation has taken place.
Special thanks to the staff at Adelaide Place and Heartland Hospice for everything they have done for Leonard.
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Leonard was born on June 17, 1931, in Fond du Lac, to Hans and Lena Gyr. He attended school in North Fond du Lac. Leonard enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1952 prior to starting his business. On August 25, 1951, he married the love of his life Vivian Wallender at St. Pauls Ev. Lutheran Church in North Fond du Lac.
Leonard is survived by his wife; five children; nine grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; one brother; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; one grandson; six sisters; and two brothers.
Visitation will take place on Thursday, January 16, 2020, from 5:30-6:15 PM at Uecker-Witt Funeral Home, 524 N. Park Ave, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935. A memorial service will follow the visitation at the funeral home at 6:15 PM. Cremation has taken place.
Special thanks to the staff at Adelaide Place and Heartland Hospice for everything they have done for Leonard.
[https://www.ueckerwitt.com/obituaries/Leonard-E-Gyr?obId=10544856#/obituaryInfo]
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