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Leonard, Peter John

April 26, 1951 – May 7, 2018

Peter John Leonard of Shawano, WI passed away from complications of diabetes on Monday, May 7, 2018.

Peter was born in Fond du Lac, WI to Edward A. and Shirley M. Leonard. He attended elementary school at St. Mary’s, where he was a proud altar boy and graduated from St. Mary’s Springs Academy in 1969. He attended UW Steven’s Point earning a B.A. degree in Elementary Education. He taught fourth grade at Longfellow Elementary School in Clintonville for thirty five years. Peter enjoyed hunting and fishing and travelled to Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada for an annual fishing trip for many years. He liked going to the local casinos to play the slot machines, especially when they hit. He enjoyed watching old movies and could quote iconic lines from many of his favorites. He enjoyed playing cribbage and sheepshead and continued to work with children as a volunteer at Longfellow Elementary.

His survivors include his brother, Thomas (Annie) of Shawano; his sister, Patti of Loveland, CO; his nieces, Heidi of Wausau, Lisa (Zach) and their children, Elliott, Miles, Hattie and Alise of Fond du Lac and his nephew, Stephen of Loveland, CO. He was preceded in death by his parents and his nephew, Dustin Phillips.

In accordance with Peter’s wishes, no public services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Shawano County Humane Society. Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. www.swedbergfuneralhome.com

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