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Leonard Peter Schwab

Birth	:	12 Jun 1927 Esmond, Benson County, North Dakota, USA
Death	:	19 Apr 2016 Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Saint Josephs Catholic Cemetery, Devils Lake, Ramsey County, USA
Coordinate	:	48.1163180, -98.8411680
Description	:	Leonard P. Schwab, 88, of Devils Lake formerly of Crary, ND, passed away on Tuesday morning, April 19, 2016, at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks. Leonard Peter, was born on June 12, 1927, on the family farm near Esmond, ND, the oldest of eleven children born to Peter and Frances (Schmidt) Schwab. He attended the Esmond Public School and helped his parents on the farm. On April 12, 1946, at Fort Snelling, MN, Leonard joined the United States Army Air Corp, and served his country at Lowry Field in Colorado as a Radio Mechanic for flight control. He was... Read More	Leonard P. Schwab, 88, of Devils Lake formerly of Crary, ND, passed away on Tuesday morning, April 19, 2016, at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks. Leonard Peter, was born on June 12, 1927, on the family farm near Esmond, ND, the oldest of eleven children born to Peter and Frances (Schmidt) Schwab. He attended the Esmond Public School and helped his parents on the farm. On April 12, 1946, at Fort Snelling, MN, Leonard joined the United States Army Air Corp, and served his country at Lowry Field in Colorado as a Radio Mechanic for flight control. He was honorably discharged on October 10, 1947, with the rank of PFC. Leonard was united in marriage to Rosemary Jean Tobin on June 3, 1952, at St. Joseph Church. They lived in Crary, ND, for many years and later moved to a nearby farm. After Leonard’s military discharge, he began employment with the Great Northern Railroad. His training began at the Penn Station and over his 38 years with the railroad he worked as an agent and telegrapher at many stations in the Lake Region. As a telegrapher, Leonard mastered the Morse Code for communication, which advanced to telephone and at retirement he was using a computer. Leonard was still able to communicate in Morse Code well into his eighties. The railroad was Leonard’s career, but farming was his passion. The family shared farm life together, raising most every kind of farm animal at one time or another and caring for the land they were blessed to farm. Leonard was a member of Sacred Heart Church at Crary until it closed and then joined St. Joseph Church. He was a member of the Railroad Brotherhood and also enjoyed membership in the Devils Lake Elks Lodge. Leonard was a hunter, fisherman, musician and dancer. Although he didn’t read music, he taught himself to play the accordion by ear and was at his happiest on the dance floor. Even Rosemary had to claim a place in line to waltz with Leonard. He loved to load the grandkids in the pickup and drive around listening to Lawrence Welk CDs. He was quick to laugh, armed with a story, a joke or a well-planned prank. He was an avid Crary Cardinals fan and an undefeated champion arm wrestler. Above all else, Leonard treasured his family. He was very close with his siblings, attending or hosting annual reunions for many years. Our memories are many and our hearts overflow with love for our beloved husband, dad, grandpa and brother. Leonard is survived by his wife Rosemary of 63 years; children Richard (Susan) Schwab, Devils Lake, Susan Schwab-Kjelland also Devils Lake and Tim (Lynette) Schwab, Fort Myers, FL; grandchildren Cole Schwab, Devils Lake and Alex Schwab, Powers Lake, ND, Leonard Kjelland, Oakes, ND, Benjamin Kjelland, Valley City, ND, Katelyn Kjelland, Dover, DE, Ryan Schwab and Trevor Schwab both Fort Myers; brothers Claude Schwab, Bothell, WA, Raymond (Kitty) Schwab, Kent Place, WA, and Gerald Schwab, Long Beach, CA; sisters-in-law Valerie Schwab and Sandee Schwab; many nieces, nephews and their families. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Simon “Sam”, Daniel and Roger Schwab; sisters Amelia Brown, Adeline Amack, Ramona Olson and Mildred Jones. Pallbearers will be Leonard’s grandchildren Benjamin and Katelyn Kjelland, Cole, Ryan, Trevor and Alex Schwab. Honorary Pallbearers will be Leonard’s brothers, Claude, Raymond and Gerald and his grandson and namesake, Leonard Kjelland. Mass of the Resurrection will be held on Friday, April 22, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Devils Lake with the Very Reverend C.F. Wilhelm celebrating the Mass. Visitation will be held at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake on Thursday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary and Scripture Service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation on Friday will be at the church one hour prior to the funeral Mass. Burial will be in the Devils Lake Cemetery with military honors accorded by the Neathery-Simensen Post #756, Devils Lake Veterans of Foreign Wars and the North Dakota Military Funeral Honors Team. Reading Scripture will be Katelyn Kjelland and Alex Schwab. Gift Bearers will be Leonard’s nieces, Wanda (Schwab) Asperheim, Larimore, ND and Cris (Schwab) Stokke, Chaffee, ND. Music will be provided by River Road.

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Leonard Peter Schwab's memorial is located at: Saint Josephs Catholic Cemetery, Devils Lake, Ramsey County, USA.
When did Leonard Peter Schwab death?
Leonard Peter Schwab death on 19 Apr 2016 in Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 48.1163180
Longitude: -98.8411680

Family Members:

Parent

Peter J Schwab

(1903 - 1988)

Frances Schwab

(1906 - 1986)

Spouse

Rosemary Jean Tobin Schwab

(1929 - 2020)

Siblings

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Josephs Catholic Cemetery
Devils Lake, Ramsey County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1163180, -98.8411680

2. Grand Army of the Republic Cemetery
Devils Lake, Ramsey County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1166290, -98.8409690

3. Solwey Ranch Cemetery
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Coordinate: 48.0252590, -98.8041880

4. Grand Harbor Cemetery
Ramsey County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1585999, -98.9897003

5. Zion Cemetery
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Coordinate: 48.0894740, -98.6809810

6. Saint Michaels Catholic Church Cemetery
Saint Michael, Benson County, USA
Coordinate: 47.9828160, -98.8713040

7. Native American Cemetery
Saint Michael, Benson County, USA
Coordinate: 47.9823376, -98.8706338

8. Saint Benedicts Cemetery
Crary, Ramsey County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1932880, -98.6588680

9. Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery
Crary, Ramsey County, USA
Coordinate: 48.0566490, -98.6388450

10. Crary Cemetery
Crary, Ramsey County, USA
Coordinate: 48.0564003, -98.6382980

11. Norway Lutheran Church Cemetery
Devils Lake, Ramsey County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1397282, -99.0712715

12. Spirit Lake Assembly of God Cemetery
Fort Totten, Benson County, USA
Coordinate: 47.9883687, -99.0012872

13. Fort Totten Post Cemetery
Fort Totten, Benson County, USA
Coordinate: 47.9775800, -98.9930800

14. Webster Cemetery
Ramsey County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2813988, -98.9180984

15. Fox Lake Cemetery
Ramsey County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2164001, -98.5843964

16. Dakotah Oyate Lutheran Cemetery
Tokio, Benson County, USA
Coordinate: 47.9118878, -98.8243692

17. Saint Paul Cemetery
Ramsey County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2164001, -99.1138992

18. Bdecan Presbyterian Cemetery
Tokio, Benson County, USA
Coordinate: 47.9057400, -98.8252200

19. Saint Jeromes Catholic Cemetery
Fort Totten, Benson County, USA
Coordinate: 47.9877960, -99.0993510

20. Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery
Ramsey County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3320500, -98.8343920

21. Schneider Farm Cemetery
Crary, Ramsey County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2519798, -98.5887000

22. Scandinavia Cemetery
Webster, Ramsey County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3249660, -98.7438332

23. Doyon Cemetery
Doyon, Ramsey County, USA
Coordinate: 48.0438995, -98.5314026

24. Presbyterian Cemetery
Ramsey County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2235985, -99.1371994