Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Wed. June 10, 2020.
Beloved husband of the late Delma Ruth Leonard (nee: Bergman); loving father of Donald “Jeff” (Carmella) Leonard, Kathryn Ruth Morshed, Christine Elizabeth Zerjav and the late Steven Bradley (Paula) Leonard; dear grandfather of Bryan Leonard, Angela Leonard-Moreau, Jeffery Jacob Leonard, Jamie Morshed, Kevan Morshed, the late Timothy Zerjav, the late Scott Oliver Jones, Michael Zerjav, Lenny Leonard, Matthew Leonard and Andrew Leonard; dear grandfather-in-law of 7 and great-grandfather of 12; dear son of the late Donald Oliver Leonard, Sr. and Velma Elizabeth Leonard; dear brother of Dennis Leonard, Patricia McDonald, and the late Betty Baker and Shirley Atwell; Beloved son-in-law and brother-in- law of the Roy and Ona Ruth Bergman Family; Dear uncle, cousin and friend to many.
A native of Missouri, Donald was born in Jefferson City, Missouri on April 6, 1931. The oldest of five children, a brother and three sisters, he grew up and received his schooling in St. Louis, MO. Following the completion of his schooling, he spent four years as a bricklayer apprentice and two years in the U.S. Army. He worked as a bricklayer in the St. Louis area before establishing his own masonry firm in 1959, specializing in apartment and office buildings, diversifying in later years to commercial and industrial masonry as well as real estate development.
Donald has been active in the Mason Contractors Association of St. Louis and related masonry and construction organizations over these past years. He has served as Trustee of the Masonry Institute of St. Louis, Bricklayers Pension, and Welfare Funds of Missouri, the Missouri Apprentice & Training Trust, the Mason Tenders Vacation and Promotion Program of St. Louis and as a member of the board of directors of the Pride organization of St. Louis. He has served the Mason Contractors Association of St. Louis as a member and Chairman of the Arbitration Board, Secretary, Vice President and President, as well as serving on various committees in an active and advisory capacity. Prior to becoming President of the Mason Contractors Association of America, he served the National Association as a Committee Chairman, State Chairman, Regional Vice President, Secretary, Vice President and Trustee of IMI.
Donald feels a strong sense of loyalty and obligation to an industry that has been good to him. “It is my aim and desire to work diligently to further the cause of the Masonry Industry” he says. “We have an organization that has and will continue to play a leadership role in the Construction Industry”.
Services: Visitation at KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL, 10151 Gravois Rd, on Tuesday, June 16, from 2-7 pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph Catholic Church (106 N. Meramec Ave, 63105) on Wednesday, June 17 at 10 am. Private Entombment at Leonard Family Mausoleum at Resurrection Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, Memorials to Parkinson’s Disease Association, appreciated.
In accordance with St. Louis County Government mandates and regulations related to COVID-19, a total of 9 people are allowed in the parlor during visitation. In addition, the Leonard Family asks that family and friends follow recommended social distancing guidelines, and wear a mask or other protective face covering when entering the funeral home and paying respects.
Our deepest condolences to the Leonard family. May Mr. Leonard Rest In Peace.
My deepest condolences to the Leonard family. Don and Leonard masonry has always been good to me and my brothers. May he rest in piece.
Prayers for your family. Always liked and respected Don and Ruth. Our loss, his reward.
Sorry for your loss.
Sending prayers for your family. So sorry to hear this news. God bless Mr. Leonard and family.
Sorry for your loss. Sorry to hear about Steve as well.
We offer our sincere condolences on the occasion of the death of your father and grandfatther.
we are thinking of you in this difficult time of grief.
My sincere sympathies to the family. In my years in the masonry industry with Hill-Thomas Brick and then Kirchner I had the occasion to work with Leanord masonry numerous times. While my interaction with Mr Leanord was limited I did work with his son Jeff and his professional staff of estimators and foremen on many job sites. Everyone from top to bottom were consummate professionals. I believe that it started at the top with Mr Leonard. Masonry is loosing one of it great champions. He will be missed.
I’m so sorry to hear about Mr. Leonard passing. He was a very respected man deservingly. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard treated us all like family. Jeff and Carmella did as well. The Leonard family is in my prayers.
Sending sympathy to the whole Leonard family. Peace be with you in the time of grief.
Cindi and Keith Guller
I’m sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Leonard. He was a very deservingly respected man in the construction community. He treated his employees as though they were family. Everyone that touched Mr. and Mrs. Leonard’s life came away a better person. Heaven just received another Angel!
Our Sincerest Sympathies, on the passing of a Great Man (Donald Oliver Leonard) Father and Grandfather, from the family of Dasi and Paul Schlup – Julie’s Family, Jon’s Family, Sarah’s Family, Adam’s Family and Jesse.
Without him, I would not be where I am today.
Paul
My deepest prayers for the entire Leonard family as well as their extended family and I wish that we can celebrate the life of Donald Leonard of 89 years and our memories will define all as just wonderful legacies from all our ancestors,R.I.P. Donald.GOD BLESS ALL OF US,ANOTHER SOLDIER IN HEAVEN.
I’m so sorry to hear this.
You are all in my prayers.
Lenny and Paula leonard.
If you ever need anything please let me know.