Leichty, Leonard, son of Jacob and Emma (Wenger) Leichty, was born in Noble, Iowa, Dec. 3, 1918; died of cancer at Iowa City, Iowa, Jan. 4, 1986; aged 67 y. On June 6, 1940, he was married to Ruth E. Swartzendruber, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Dallas and Irvin), one daughter (Elaine - Mrs. James Canby), 7 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Simon). He was preceded in death by one sister (Mamie Unternahrer), and 8 infant brothers and sisters. He was a member of Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 7, in charge of Ed Miller and Robert Hartzler; interment in Sugar Creek Cemetery. Gospel Herald -Volume 79, Number 4 - January 28, 1986 -- pages 69-70
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