Leonard H. Seurer, 78

Leonard H. "Lennie" Seurer, 78, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at his home in Coram. He was born Dec. 18, 1929, in New Market, Minn., to Joseph and Veronica Seurer.

Lennie was raised and educated in New Market. He served in the Army from 1946 to 1948 and from 1950 to 1951.

He moved to Martin City in 1949, where he worked in the logging industry for many years, and then as a truck driver and mechanic.

Lennie was married to Gail on Dec. 9, 1982, in Reno, Nev. They moved to Reno in 1987, and returned to Coram in 1995.

He drove a dump truck for Bruce Weaver and then drove for Orlie Erickson.

Lennie loved to travel and loved family get-togethers.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Veronica Seurer; three brothers, Harold, Roman and Bobby; and a sister, Edith.

Lennie is survived by his wife, Gail, of Coram; his children, Joe and John of Alaska, Judy Taylor of Billings, and Larry of Minnesota; his stepchildren, Kay Miller of Connecticut, Robin Gravelin of Columbia Falls, and Kristee Winters of Hungry Horse; 30 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. today, May 30, at Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 31, at Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls. The Rev. David Merkel will officiate. Burial will be afterward in Woodlawn Cemetery with military graveside honors.

A potluck dinner will be after the graveside service at Leonard's home in Coram.