Howard H. Leinonen, age 87, of 7275 Jenkins Ave. NW, Annandale died Sunday, May 25, 2003 at his home.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 29, 2003 at St. John`s Lutheran Church, Annandale with Rev. Scott Jakel officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Annandale. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Annandale and one hour prior to services at the church. There will be a prayer service 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Howard H. Leinonen was born February 11, 1916 in French Lake Township, Wright County to Charles and Elivra (Lihavainen) Leinonen. He married Hyacinth C. Bergs on May 15, 1943 in Annandale and she preceded him in death on September 2, 1983. He enjoyed farming his entire lifetime in French Lake and Corinna Townships.
He is survived by his two sons and daughter in laws, Howard & Trudy of Casper, WY, Allan & Kathy of Annandale; five grandchildren, Jason & his wife, Jolene of Casper, Justin of Casper, Jennifer, Ricky, & Danielle of Annandale; two great grandchildren, Chase & Chance of Casper; three sisters, Helen Kangas, Beatrice Lehtola, & Mary Miller of Annandale. His wife, two brothers, and two sisters preceded him in death.
The pallbearers will be Howard, Allan, Jason, Justin, & Ricky Leinonen, and Brian Hoffman. Margaret Groop and Orma Lou Jacobsma will provide music for the service.
The arrangements were by Dingmann Funeral Care of Annandale.