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“Dear Bill & Jean,
My heart goes out to you both. You will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
With love,
The Harris...Read More »
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1 of 8 | Posted by: Jeni Wagaman Harris - Wake Forest, NC
“Len became a very dear friend to all of us thru his sister Marge.
His visits to Akron were always welcome and we enjoyed going out to eat and...Read More »
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2 of 8 | Posted by: janet I Shively - Akron 44319, OH
“I met Leonard while working at Post 47. We both had names from the Patriots, My last name was Welker, and his is Vrabel. We talked about that and...Read More »
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3 of 8 | Posted by: Sandy Baker - Fort Wayne, IN
“To the family of Leonard Vrabel,
I will miss your Dad as my neighbor, for he was such a gentleman!
And, I might add, a very quiet neighbor.
I...Read More »
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4 of 8 | Posted by: Yvonne Riley - Fort Wayne, IN
“We are so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our prayers, especially during this difficult time.
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5 of 8 | Posted by: Kelly Updike - Fort Wayne, IN
“Bill and Jean,
Your dad had a full life. I am reminded that your dad is one of many WW II
soldiers that I am indebted to for assuring me and...Read More »
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6 of 8 | Posted by: Alice Hollingsworth - IN - Friend
“Bill and Jean,
My thoughts are with you and may your wonderful memories of Dad always be with you.
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7 of 8 | Posted by: Sandi Kemmish
“Bill, Just another passing memory of Lewiston passing us by! always enjoyed the friendships and ball games! God Bless Rodger
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8 of 8 | Posted by: Rodger Mc Evoy - traverse City, MI
Leonard F. Vrabel, 88, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2012. Born in Madera, PA, Leonard retired as an electronics technician with Bell Aerospace after 30 years. He was a member of American Legion Post 47 and was a part-time driver for the American Red Cross for 5 years. An Army Air Forces WWII Veteran he served in the European Theater of Operations from 1942-1945 with the 1371st Signal Company Wing, attached to the 82nd Airborne Division. He was an avid Indianapolis Colts and Michigan State University fan. Surviving are his son, William (Jean) Vrabel of Fort Wayne, grand daughters, Mary Beth Vrabel and Carrie Ann Vrabel and step grand daughter, Nicole Childre of Lexington, KY. Leonard was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Vrabel and sister, Margaret Brooks. Service is 10 a.m. Saturday at D.O. McComb and Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Road with calling 1 hour prior. Calling also Friday 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or American Red Cross NE Indiana. To sign the online guest book, go to www.mccombandsons.com.
