Obituary for Bert W. Leonard

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Bert had a wonderful characture and was a very fun and loving person. We will miss him and will be thankful that we got to visit him in the hospital before things took a turn for the worse.

Bert, you are a great guy and will be missed. I enjoyed knowing you during our time at MCI Worldcom. -- Joel

My prayers go out to Bert's family in their time of loss. I worked with Bert at MCI. He was a true professional. By his actions and his words he helped those around him gain an appreciation for the important things in life.

Sheri, Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your husband Bert, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

My prayers go out to Bert's family. I had the pleasure of working with Bert at MCI and he always taught us how to value the truly important things in life.

Dear Leonard Family, I wish to express my deepest condolences and sadness at the passing of Bert. His courage and goodness is an inspiration to us all. My thoughts and prayers are with his beloved family members. As much as his family will miss him, so will his friends, which he was always considerate in giving many of us support and kindness and love. God Speed My Friend Esther

I am saddened to hear about Bert. I worked with him at both MCI and Alliant Energy. I always enjoyed working with him; he was an inspiration to all. He was always kind and a good friend, someone you could share your thoughts with and he did not judge. I truly will miss him. Terry (Rawson) Pfeffer

I am very sorry for your loss.

Bert was a joy to work with at MCI. He had a wonderful balance of humor, caring and professionalism and I will always remember him as a special friend.

I would like to extend my condolences to the Leonard family. I worked with Bert briefly at Alliant Energy and he was a great person. He liked to talk about his family, friends, and hobbies. He will be missed.

To Bert's Family, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Bert was a pleasure to work with at MCI. He shall be missed.

Its always too early. Enjoyed our work at MCI/Worldcom together. You will be missed but the good memories of you will comfort your loved ones. God Bless.

I worked with Bert at both MCI and Alliant and only have the fondness of memeories. He was talented in his field and a real joy to have on a project team. We also enjoyed discussing the Hawkeye's. I'm so sad to hear of his passing, but know that I will always remember him and know that he is in a good place now where he will suffer no more.

I wish to express my condolences to Bert's family and friends. I first met Bert 12 years ago in Keokuk, and worked with him at Roquette, MCI, and Alliant Energy. More than a co-worker, he became a true friend. I will miss his honesty, his integrity, his caring, and yes, even his dry wit. Not to mention that he was one of the few guys that had enough patience to golf with me. I believe that we can all find solace in knowing that Bert is no longer in pain, and is at Home with his Lord.

To Bert's family and friends: I was very sorry to hear about Bert's illness and death. I worked closely with Bert while he was at Roquette America and enjoyed his joyfulness and sense of humor, even while he was going thru some tough medical issues. He had a true sense of love for his family, a loyalty to his friends, and an enjoyment of life. My prayers of friendship and support goes to Bert's family.

My sincerest sympathies are with Bert's family. I have known Bert for 30 years. I remember the days we use to play golf and racquetball. I remember that whatever he tried he gave it his fullest. What I mostly remember is his cheerful attitude and smiling disposition. He alway made me laugh. Even thought I have been in Arizona for the last 20 years, he still keeps me laughing with the e-mails he sends. This world was blessed by Bert's humor. I will truly miss this wonderful man.

On my honor, I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country, to help other people at all times, and to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight. Behold, it has been made known unto me by an angel, that the spirits of all men, as soon as they are departed from this mortal body... are taken home to that God who gave them life... The soul shall be restored to the body, and the body to the soul; yea, and every limb and joint shall be restored to its body; yea, even a hair of the head shall not be lost; but all things shall be restored to their proper and perfect frame. Families are forever.

I was sorry to learn that Bert had passed away. Although I never met Bert, I am sure he will be greatly missed. My thoughts are with you. Kathy Brueggeman

Sheri, So sorry to hear of your loss. We are here for you if you need anything.

I am sorry to hear about your loss but at least he is no longer in any pain from his illness. May God hold him in its arms with love until you and he can be rejoined.

Berts wonderful sense of humor and kind heart will be greatly missed. His guidance and friendship touched many lives.

I wish to express my deepest condolences to Bert's family and friends. He and I worked together at MCI and he was a genuinely nice person. He would go out of his way to help and he always had an upbeat, positive attitude. May you find strength and joy in your memories.

Our condolences to your family on your loss. From Dorothy (Luchterhand) Ewoldt (Cristle's cousin) and Susan Ewoldt Ballantyne

I knew Bert from working at MCI. He was always in a cheerful mood and quick to make a joke. He didn't take himself or life too seriously and that made him a pleasure to work with. I fondly recall golfing with him many times in the golf league at Airport National. He didn't take his golf game too seriously either, which saved him a lot of grief! Just a great guy to be around. I will miss him.

Our condolences to Bert's family and friends. I worked with him at Roquette. He always thought of others first. He was a great counselor and mentor for me. His frequent e-mails of BAD jokes will be missed.

Bert was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and uncle. Bert was my step-uncle but I always thought of him as my real uncle. He always knew how to make someone laugh. I was deeply saddened when I was notified of his illness. I was with him to the end and even still he would not give up. He wanted to fight this until the end. He loved every person around him and eveyone loved him. He would go to great lengths to help anyone. My condolences go out to my loving family and I hope everyone is doing ok. We love you very much Bert, and we already miss. RIP Bert

To Bert's family...sorry to hear of your lost. Bert was a such a pleasure to work with (at MCI)- great sense of humor, sharp wit, and keen mind were characteristic; but his kind and respectful interaction with others set him apart. Thoughts and prayers are with Bert and his family.

Sheri, You have my deepest sympathies on the loss of your husband. If you need anything at all please do not hesitate to call upon us here at Rockwell Collins. Your Coworker and Friend Dennis

Our prayers are with Bert's family. We didn't even know he was ill until Monday, and before I could send a get well card, he was gone. I worked with Bert for several years while he was in Keokuk, and had many good times with him both at work and on the golf course. He will be missed.