Leonard was born November 5, 1938, to Sherwood Sr. and Anna (Bennett) Essex in Muscatine, IA. He proudly served in the U.S Navy aboard the USS Salamonie from 1957 to 1961. On May 1, 1963, Leonard married Pamela Wales in Aledo, IL. He worked at Genesis Hospitals for 15 years as a maintenance mechanic. Leonard was a member of the Oak Hills Gun Club and the NRA. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his beloved dog, Peaches.
Leonard will be missed by his daughter, Lannie Essex; grandchildren: Joseph (Lauren Fritz) Baker and Lacey (Shawn Bly) Baker; and his sister, Charlene White. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Pamela; and three brothers.
Leonard was born November 5, 1938, to Sherwood Sr. and Anna (Bennett) Essex in Muscatine, IA. He proudly served in the U.S Navy aboard the USS Salamonie from 1957 to 1961. On May 1, 1963, Leonard married Pamela Wales in Aledo, IL. He worked at Genesis Hospitals for 15 years as a maintenance mechanic. Leonard was a member of the Oak Hills Gun Club and the NRA. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his beloved dog, Peaches.
Leonard will be missed by his daughter, Lannie Essex; grandchildren: Joseph (Lauren Fritz) Baker and Lacey (Shawn Bly) Baker; and his sister, Charlene White. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Pamela; and three brothers.
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