"I will always treasure the many visits I had with Leonard and Shirley. Very special times. May God be your comfort and give you peace. My deepest sympathies to the family."
In loving memory of
Leonard E. Walde
November 15, 1929 - February 14, 2021
Leonard (age 91) passed away, surrounded by his family, at Accura Healthcare of Carroll on February 14, 2021. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 16 and funeral service at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, all at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison.
Leonard Ervin Walde was born on November 15, 1929, in Denison, Iowa, the 7th of 13 children born to Lillian (Ruberg) and William Walde. He was baptized December 30, 1929, at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison and confirmed in 9th grade where he continued as a member until his death. He attended country school East Boyer #8 for grades 1-8 and then one year of high school in Denison. He helped his parents with farming until he was drafted into the army in 1951. His training involved Camp Gordon, Georgia, for basic training, then to Ft. Monmouth New Jersey and Ft. Sheridan, Illinois. His field was Field Radio Repair and Radar Repair.
On October 24, 1954, he married Ruth Wellendorf, daughter of Mangus and Erma Wellendorf. They were married for 35 years until her death in 1989. He worked as a repairman for TV's and radios in Denison until he entered farming with Ruth's dad. He shelled corn for many farmers throughout the years. On July 24, 1993, he married Shirley Koch Lenz of Westside, Iowa. Leonard enjoyed tinkering on almost anything he could fix. He also enjoyed traveling to many places in the states and also foreign travel with family members. He was honored to be a part of the Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. in May 2017. One of his greatest joys in retirement was working alongside Rick Lenz with heavy machinery.
He loved the family life of being part of Shirley's kids and grandkids. He always told us how lucky he was to have this family. We would remind Leonard, he was our greatest blessing!
He is survived by his wife, Shirley Walde; his remaining siblings, Gladys Hagny of Gettysburg, South Dakota and Marilyn Yoakum of Russell, Iowa. Shirley's family, Rodney and Tina Lenz of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Wanda Conway of Webster City, Iowa Rick Lenz of Westside; grandchildren; great grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Jolene Meyer and Betty Maasen; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ruth Walde; siblings, Walter, Virgil, Edward, Raymond, LaDonna, Ruby Jahn, Helen Hinze, Lillian Fastenau, Marlene Brudenell and Wilma Walde; son-in-law, Craig Conway; and a host of other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Zion Lutheran Church in Denison.
Masks are required at the visitation and the funeral service.
The funeral service will be live streamed on our Huebner Funeral Home Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/huebnerfuneralhome
Tributes
"Shirley and family you are in our thoughts and prayers. Leonard was a great man and we couldn?t be more thankful for all he has done for us over the years. "
"Prayers and thoughts for family and friends. Leonard will always be remembered in all our hearts. ?? -Hannah (Sherman?s granddaughter) "
"My sympathy to the family. His sister, Ruby Jahn, was married to my dad\'s cousin. His name was Vernon Schrooeder. Ruby and Paul\'s daughter Gloria and I communicate from time to time."
"Jacki Anthony"
"May God provide His comfort to each of you, as we celebrate that He is home with Jesus in heaven, where there is no more tears. May the God of Hope fill you with Shalom Peace through Jesus, our Prince of Peace. "
"Leonard will always be in my memories, and captured a piece of my heart! He was a very special man, and I had lots of fun with him during our visits! So sorry for your loss Shirley and family! Sending hugs!"
"Shirley and family so sorry to read of Leonard passing away. What a wonderful neighbor and friend he was to my family. He really enjoyed coming to our farm to shell.He never failed to ask about the kids when I would meet him out in the community. RIP dear friend."
"Aunt Shirley and Family -- Prayers for God\'s comfort and peace for you all, and our sympathy and love, The Jahns: Ken and Gloria (Splittgerber); Dennis and Diana and Family; and Ron and Jill and Family. "