"I have fond memories of Leonard. The jokes,laughter, compassion, honesty and integrity is what Leonard was all about. The memories my children hold forever in their hearts. Thank you Leonard for being a wonderful grandparent to Zach and Ashley. May the Lord bless you in your new life. We love you."
In loving memory of
Leonard E. Reedholm
December 4, 1935 - November 21, 2018
Leonard E. Reedholm, age 82, of Ames Iowa, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday November 21, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Visitation for friends and family will be held from 4-6 pm on Tuesday November 27th at Grandon Funeral Home, 414 Lincoln Way, Ames Iowa, including a Flag Folding ceremony at 6pm presented by the American Legion.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service and Masonic Service will be presented at the First United Methodist Church, 6th & Kellogg, Ames, at 11am on Wednesday November 28th.
Leonard was born December 4th 1935 in Boone, Iowa, graduated from Boone high school, and enlisted in the air force at age 17, where he served over eight years. He married Marla Jane Lounsberry on July 12th, 1956 and enjoyed a wonderful 62-year marriage.
Leonard served the Ames Post Office in multiple roles for 29 years before retiring as Supervisor of Mail. He was a member of American Legion Post #37, 40 & 8 Club, Arcadia Lodge #249 A.F. & A.M. of Ames where he was Worshipful Master in 1978. He belonged to the Za Ga Zig Shrine where he enjoyed driving parade cars with the Story County Shrine Club and driving many children to the Shriners Hospital for Children for treatment in St, Paul, MN. He also met with old friends at the Hunt & Fish Club of Boone County Iowa.
He was a member of First United Methodist Church and could often be seen at the Hy-Vee in Ames enjoying coffee and breakfast with a group of friends. Leonard is survived by his wife Marla, sons Ron (Belem) Reedholm and Rick Reedholm, daughter Juli (Jeff) Tostlebe, grandchildren Jayson Tostlebe, Jaime Reedholm, Zach Reedholm, Joshua Tostlebe, Jessame Kaniaru, Ashley Reedholm, Jennifer Tostlebe, Kevin Reedholm, and Tony Reedholm, 10 great-grandchildren, sister Elna Friesen and many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Dorothy Pattschull.
Leonard and Marla traveled to China, Mexico, Scandinavia, Canada, and all 50 states. Leonard liked golfing, fishing, Jimmy's Coney Island, Dairy Queen, and occasionally eating buffet at Prairie Meadows. He loved his furry friends Bambi their first black Cocker Spaniel, Ginger the Weimaraner, Zessica and Apache the Dobermans, cats Hotspur and Sheena Bell Sickum, Sinjin, and Ava Jane.
Leonard requested donations be made in his name to his favorite charity, the Shriners Hospital for Children at donate.lovetotherescue.org, in lieu of flowers.
Online condolences may be directed to: www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
Tributes
"Marla and Family, So sorry to hear about Leonard. The entire Compton Family sends their love and support. We will be with you in spirit. Please call me when you are ready to enjoy a meal at Mo's. Would love to catch up. Take care and God Bless."
"Marla so sorry for your loss. Leonard had such a special place in our hearts. We will be praying for you and your family. Teri & Tom Lambertz & family"
"Leonard was there for my Dad and us whenever we needed him. I regret not having spent more time with him before it became difficult for him to get around. Will miss him."
"Marla you are always in our thoughts and memories during the last 50 plus years. We are so sad to lose our Card Buddy and the good times together in AZ. Blessings and love Barb&Gary Low"
"Marla and Family, Our heart goes out to you in this time of sorrow.We will miss seeing Leonards smile and caring ways and we will never forget how great a man he was and I will miss the phone calls and our trips to Pickles!!! Your good neighbor Chuck and Tilda"