Leonard Squire

Madison - Leonard George Squire, age 90, peacefully passed away at his home on Friday, Sept. 4, 2009 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 9, 1919 in the Town of Burke, the son of William and Mable (Stace) Squire. Leonard graduated from Madison East High School with the class of 1940. He served in the United States Army from February 1942 until September 1945. He became certified as a surgical technician and served as a medic in North Africa and Italy during World War II. Leonard was united in marriage to Carolyn Young on June 22, 1947. He worked for the State of Wisconsin for 37 years in the Agronomy and Plant Pathology Departments. Leonard loved camping, bird watching, and traveling with his family. Following retirement, Leonard and Carolyn spent 9 years wintering in Florida, enjoying golfing and gardening. He was an avid rock hound and was a member of the Madison Rock and Gem Club. He spent many enjoyable hours working with his rocks to create jewelry and special items for family and friends. Leonard had a strong faith in God and was a dedicated member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Madison. He served the Lord in many capacities in his church. Leonard will be forever missed and loved by his wife, Carolyn; sons, Stanley, Rodney, Timothy (Nancy), Roy (Tina) and daughter-in-law, Julie Squire; grandchildren, Amy (Sam) Edwards, Tammy (Dan) Morrill, Melissa (Clint) Smith, Michele (Dave) Squire-Schlapper, Alex Squire, Andria Squire, Stacie Squire and Daniel Flynn; great grandchildren, Shelby, Hunter, Morgan, Jordan, Ryan, and Rayna. Siblings Bertha (Miles) Duckert, Don (Mary) Squire, Edith Filner, Laura Moore as well as many friends and relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Clyde and brothers, William (Doris) and Harold (Joanne). Funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr. with the Rev. William Ochs presiding. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park with military rites being conducted. Visitation will be on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until time of the service at the funeral home. The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the staff of HospiceCare Inc. For their excellent support and care. Cemetery: Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park with military rites being conducted Visitation: Visitation will be on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until time of the service at thefuneral home. Service: Funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203Monona Dr. with the Rev. William Ochs presiding.