Obituary of Robert N. Leonard

Robert Norton Leonard, 93, of Tiffin, passed away, Saturday, September 22, 2012, at Solon Nursing Care Center with his wife and family by his side. Funeral Services will be held 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 26, 2012, at the Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City. A time of visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the funeral home with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery near Tiffin. Online condolences may be sent to Robert's family through the web @www.gayandciha.com He was born May 21, 1919; son of Mabel (French) and Arnie Leonard. Farming was his passion; he farmed north of Tiffin for over 58 years. He worked at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in housekeeping, retiring in 1983. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Kathryn Leonard and his eight children; Glen Leonard, Duane (Jo) Leonard of Des Moines, IA, Wanda (Tom) Tompkins of Surprise, AZ, Betty (Bob) Alfrey of Lewisberry, PA, Gary Leonard of Marengo, IA, Dale Leonard of North Liberty, IA, Margie (Ron) Gruver of Hummelstown, PA, and Brenda (Rex) Johnson of Oxford Junction, IA. Also surviving are 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, Joseph Koblassa; sister, Vera and grandson, Ryan Johnson.