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Robert “Bob” Leonard
Robert “Bob” Leonard
Onslow
Robert “Bob” Leonard, 94, of Onslow, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 in Cascade, Iowa.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Monticello on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Visitation will be 9:00-11:00 a.m. at the church prior to mass. Interment will follow with military honors at the Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Bob was born on May, 2, 1931 in Monticello, Iowa, the son of Louis and Elizabeth (Donovan) Leonard. He proudly served in the Korean Conflict; being honorably discharged Bob married Lois Sternhagen on January 4, 1956 at St. Martins Catholic Church in Cascade, Iowa. They raised their family on a dairy farm between Onslow and Center Junction, which today is still the family farm.
Bob is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Lois, his children, Kathy Bone of Monticello, Kevin (Brenda) Leonard of Wyoming, Connie Harris of Monmouth, Gary (Renee) Leonard of Center Junction; eight grandchildren, Melissa, Travis, Katie, Shelby, Bailey, Allison, Ryan, & Andrea. He is also survived by 17 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in life by his parents, brothers John & Mark, son-in-law Terry Harris, and nephews Mike Leonard, Shawn Leonard and Jim Hunter.
Full obituary can be found online at www.dawsonfuneral.com .Cards of condolences may be mailed to Dawson Funeral Services, PO Box 258, Wyoming, IA 52362.
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