Celebrating the life of
Eugene Howard Leonhardt
December 06, 1931 - January 17, 2010
Eugene Howard Leonhardt, 78, died Sunday, January 17, 2010 at St. Joseph's Hospital after a short illness while spending the winter in Savannah. He was born December 6, 1931 in Arlington, Minnesota and lived in Savannah from 1979 to 1992 before moving to Ramsey, Minnesota. He was the C.E.O. of U.S. Export Procurement and Shipping.
He was preceded in death by his father, Howard Charles Leonhardt, his brother, James Joseph Leonhardt, and his grandson, Tague Eugene Bohr.
He is survived by his wife, Marjorie Harriet Leonhardt, of Ramsey, Minnesota, two sons, Curtis Gene Leonhardt, of Plymouth, Minnesota, and Bret Kelly Leonhardt and his wife Suzanne, of Guyton, Georgia, one daughter, Christine Anne Leonhardt, of New Hope, Minnesota, his mother, Gertrude Elsie Leonhardt, of Anoka, Minnesota, one brother, Michael John Leonhardt, of Texas, two sisters, Barbara Ann Bromley and her husband Bill, of Coon Rapids, Minnesota, and Mary Leonhardt Thayer, of Coon Rapids, Minnesota. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Dane Bohr, Chad Bohr, Garrett Leonhardt, Cory Bohr, Kyle Leonhardt, Ansley Leonhardt, and Seth Leonhardt, and one great-grandson, Koby Bohr.
Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral Services and Burial will be in Coon Rapids, Minnesota by Washburn-McReavy Funeral Home, Seaman Chapel, 1827 Coon Rapids Blvd, NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433 763-767-1000.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Guyton Methodist Scout Foundation, 1527 George Hurst Road, Guyton, GA 31312.
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Gene was a lovely spirited man. I came to know him as a customer several years ago and he became a friend as well. He talked of his family often with much love and admiration--and his love of Savannah, CA, Hawaii and MN. as well as his winery. I will fondly remember him and miss his visits to MN.
- jan klick, andover, MN
Brett & Marge It is with great saddness to hear of Gene's passing. Gene was a great friend and I know his passing will impact the lives of many people. Our thoughts and payers will be with you at this time of need. At times like this it is most important that we keep our faith in the Lord for him alone can get us through this.
- richard & judy hopster, alpine, CA
Mr. Brett, Kyle, & family A good father and grandfather is a tough thing to lose. You have our deepest sympathies. If you need anything please do not hesitate to call. You are in our prayers. With our love, The Teaster family.
- T. Teaster, Guyton, GA
Marge and Bret We are so sorry to hear about Gene. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Peggy and Jerry
- Jerry Emmett, Thomaston, GA
Brett and Family Michelle and I wanted to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Your Dad was such a Great Guy that truely loved his family. He adored you and lived life to the fullest, with no regrets. Not many people can say that. If you need anything, please let us know. Sincerly, The Tutens
- The Tutens, Guyton, GA
I wish offer my sympathy for your Lost and that of John and Gene Leonharbt as well.
- Bill Leonhardt, Deerwood, MN
Leonhardt Family, my thoughts and prayers go out to you! I only met Gene once and spoke to him several times over the phone about GSEGround Support Equipment. He was a very, very nice man and will be missed! Sincerely, Carol Miller Buyer Technical Purchasing GSE Surplus Sales Continental Airlines
- Carol Miller, Houston, TX
Dear Marjorie and Bret, We are so sorry for your loss. The Boddiford's Bobby and Sarah Chad and Mary Helen
- The Boddiford's, Sylvania, GA
Marge and Bret, We were so sorry to hear about Gene. Our heartfelt sympathy is with you in this sad time. Gay & John
- Gay & John Oldfield, Savannah, GA
Mr. Bret Leonhardt & the Family I am extremely shocked to hear of the sad and unfortunate demise of Mr. Gene Leonhardt. My heartfelt condolences and sympathies to you and the family. May God rest his departed soul in Eternal Peace in Heaven and grant all of his family members the courage to bear this irreparable loss with fortitude.
- Sudheer P.R., Tamimi Group, Dammam, ME
Gene was a lovely spirited man. I came to know him as a customer several years ago and he became a friend as well. He talked of his family often with much love and admiration--and his love of Savannah, CA, Hawaii and MN. as well as his winery. I will fondly remember him and miss his visits to MN.
- jan klick, andover, MN
Brett & Marge It is with great saddness to hear of Gene's passing. Gene was a great friend and I know his passing will impact the lives of many people. Our thoughts and payers will be with you at this time of need. At times like this it is most important that we keep our faith in the Lord for him alone can get us through this.
- richard & judy hopster, alpine, CA
Mr. Brett, Kyle, & family A good father and grandfather is a tough thing to lose. You have our deepest sympathies. If you need anything please do not hesitate to call. You are in our prayers. With our love, The Teaster family.
- T. Teaster, Guyton, GA
Marge and Bret We are so sorry to hear about Gene. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Peggy and Jerry
- Jerry Emmett, Thomaston, GA
Brett and Family Michelle and I wanted to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Your Dad was such a Great Guy that truely loved his family. He adored you and lived life to the fullest, with no regrets. Not many people can say that. If you need anything, please let us know. Sincerly, The Tutens
- The Tutens, Guyton, GA
I wish offer my sympathy for your Lost and that of John and Gene Leonharbt as well.
- Bill Leonhardt, Deerwood, MN
Leonhardt Family, my thoughts and prayers go out to you! I only met Gene once and spoke to him several times over the phone about GSEGround Support Equipment. He was a very, very nice man and will be missed! Sincerely, Carol Miller Buyer Technical Purchasing GSE Surplus Sales Continental Airlines
- Carol Miller, Houston, TX
Dear Marjorie and Bret, We are so sorry for your loss. The Boddiford's Bobby and Sarah Chad and Mary Helen
- The Boddiford's, Sylvania, GA
Marge and Bret, We were so sorry to hear about Gene. Our heartfelt sympathy is with you in this sad time. Gay & John
- Gay & John Oldfield, Savannah, GA
Mr. Bret Leonhardt & the Family I am extremely shocked to hear of the sad and unfortunate demise of Mr. Gene Leonhardt. My heartfelt condolences and sympathies to you and the family. May God rest his departed soul in Eternal Peace in Heaven and grant all of his family members the courage to bear this irreparable loss with fortitude.
- Sudheer P.R., Tamimi Group, Dammam, ME
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
