Stephen H. Leonard, age 65 of Highland, IL, died Sunday, March 21, 2021, at Saint Louis University Hospital in Saint Louis, MO.
He was born on February 14, 1956, in Quincy, IL, the son of Ernest and Elaine (nee Middendorf) Leonard.
He was a member of Parkview Church in Quincy, IL.
Stephen was born in Quincy, IL and graduated Quincy Sr. High School in 1974. He worked at Electric Wheel and then started his career as a heavy equipment operator at Central Stone in Quincy, IL , retiring in 2018. He played baseball in high school and after school played League Softball. He enjoyed playing catch with his son and attending his baseball games. He was very active with the Parkview Church and volunteered for the church abundantly. He loved reading and studying the Bible, bowling, listening to country music, playing the harmonica and guitar, riding motorcycles and gardening and his rose bushes.
Survivors include: Son – Christopher S. (Elizabeth) Leonard, Warrensburg, MO; Grandchild – David A. Leonard; Grandchild – Allison M. Leonard; Grandchild – Bradley L. Leonard; Sister – Dr. Rebecca Leonard, Albuquerque, NM; Beloved Companion – Tina M. Westcott, nee Anton, Highland, IL; Former Wife – Sandra McCleery, nee Ferguson, Quincy, IL.
He was preceded in death by: Father – Ernest Leonard; Mother – Elaine E. Leonard, nee Middendorf.
Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL.
Interment will be at a later date at Calvary Cemetery in Quincy, IL.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Family (please make checks payable to Christopher Leonard).
